Tailshaft bushing replacement
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Burning Brakes
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From: Pawleys Island, SC
Tailshaft bushing replacement
I have a highway speed (70+) vibration which I've pretty much narrowed down to a worn tailshaft bushing on my M21 4-speed. There's quite a bit of slop when I push the driveshaft up and down where it enters the transmission extension. The oil seal is also shot. I'm pretty sure the seal can be replaced on the car but how about the bushing? Do I have to remove the extension? Can that be done without removing the transmission? Can anyone direct me to a good 'how-to'?
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This is listed for a Volvo... but you get the idea...
http://www.thepartsbin.com/cartools/...staller-d.html
http://www.thepartsbin.com/cartools/...staller-d.html
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From: Dayton, Ohio
Originally Posted by revitup
I have a highway speed (70+) vibration which I've pretty much narrowed down to a worn tailshaft bushing on my M21 4-speed. There's quite a bit of slop when I push the driveshaft up and down where it enters the transmission extension. The oil seal is also shot. I'm pretty sure the seal can be replaced on the car but how about the bushing? Do I have to remove the extension? Can that be done without removing the transmission? Can anyone direct me to a good 'how-to'?
