Misplaced or Loose Input Shaft Inner Tube Bushing Check

MISPLACED OR LOOSE INPUT SHAFT INNER TUBE BUSHING CHECK PROCEDURE
1. Remove end cover and 1st driven gear.
2. Obtain a piece of welding rod or straightened coat hanger and insert into input shaft until the bushing (1) is reached.





3. Measure depth of bushing using welding rod or straightened coat hanger and a ruler. The bushing should be 130.18 ± 3.18 mm (5 1/8 ± 1/8 inch) from the 1st clutch end of the input shaft. If the bushing is more than 133.35 mm (5 1/4 inch) or less than 127.0 mm (5.0 inch) deep, the input shaft must be replaced.