In a message dated 5/11/99 6:42:57 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
sub53@nantucket.net writes:
<< I still can't get the front bushing out of my torque tube. ('53 GMC 1/2
ton)
I think someone said there is a puller of some kind but does this work with
the driveshaft still in the tube?
I just replaced my trans and want to put in the new bushing I just got from
Carters, but can it be done with
out taking out the driveshaft?
Thanks,
Bob >>
Bob,
FIRST - check and see if you have a dowel pin keeping your bushing in place
(located on top of the torque tube @ 1.5" from the end). If so, drill out
the old one (carefully - not too far) then you may be able to drive the
bushing out with a small punch. Insert the punch through the dowel pin hole
and tap lightly (at a slight angle). I actually had a puller that would fit
(barely), but the punch worked fine.
REMEMBER - before you drive the new bushing/seal into the torque tube, file
down the splines on the driveshaft; they usually have a "feather edge" from
wear that will cut through the new seal in no time. Lithium grease also
helps everything glide in place.
If you don't have a dowel pin, then rent a puller and PRAY!
Good luck,
Tom
'49 3100
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