741 issue

First ring and pinions are matched sets. I am assuming you meant pinion bearing.
741 does not use a crush sleeve if my memory still works. They use shims. I would make sure you have the bearing races seated all the way down before going any further.
If you just replaced the bearings, did you install new races. Again, they are a matched set.
When you changed the bearings and races were there any shims that could have been left out either under the race or bearings?
Sounds like you may to set up the ring and pinion if the races are fully seated?