It will most likely be short lived. It's easier to do the crush sleeve over now rather than later after its all back together.
BTW I wouldn't recommend striking the pinion with a drift and hammer either as it can cause brinelling of the races or put flat spots on the rollers.
"Follow me the wise man said, but he walked behind"
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