Reaction Shaft Bushing Removal

[rklewis1005]

All, does the bushing look bad enough to replace? It's discolored but I don't feel any grooves. I have the bushing, but not sure how to extract the old one. Is my only option a chisel - not really a lip behind it to get a bushing driver in there.

Thanks in advance
Ross

 

[pnora]

FSM should show the correct tools and procedure on replacing it. There are other ways to get them out.

 

[dvw]

Never had to replace one in 45 years of building Torqueflites. Scotchbrite it and send it.
Doug

 

[rklewis1005]

FSM should show the correct tools and procedure on replacing it. There are other ways to get them out.

Thanks - they suggest Tool SP-5324 and Cup Tool SP-3633. Not worth spending $60-$100 on tools I'll use once. I might go with a file/broken hacksaw blade to score it, and then collapse it a bit to the center to remove. Yes, I am considering leaving it alone..... *but* I have the bushing in the bushing kit .

 

[493 Mike]

Thanks - they suggest Tool SP-5324 and Cup Tool SP-3633. Not worth spending $60-$100 on tools I'll use once. I might go with a file/broken hacksaw blade to score it, and then collapse it a bit to the center to remove. Yes, I am considering leaving it alone..... *but* I have the bushing in the bushing kit .

That bushing would also fit in your spare parts storage.
Mike