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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 11:07 AM
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Hi , I can move the end of the input shaft up and down approx. 1/16 of an inch or so. Is this normal? There is no oil in the trans.
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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 11:55 AM
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1/16 isnt too bad. Do you have the front bearing cover off? Take a look and see if play is at front bearing. If shaft isn't rubbing on front bearing/input cover you're ok
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I'm pretty sure there is a small amount of play in any transmission. My 4 spd had some wobble.
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It's fine. The pilot bushing supports the front of the shaft.
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1/16 isnt too bad. Do you have the front bearing cover off? Take a look and see if play is at front bearing. If shaft isn't rubbing on front bearing/input cover you're ok
Thanks I will take the cover off and take a look
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It's fine. The pilot bushing supports the front of the shaft.
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