Procedure For Vehicles Using A Bushing

FIRST DRIVEN GEAR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES USING A BUSHING THESE ARE FWD LEGACY, SELECTIVE 4WD, FWD TURBO VEHICLES.

1) Measure the outer diameter of the bushing, Part Number 32249AA003 at three different locations 120 degrees apart.. Use the greater of the three measurements.

2) In cases where a new bushing is installed, measurements are to be taken after it is press fitted onto the drive pinion shaft.

NOTE: If the outer diameter is not within the following range replace the bushing with a new one:

41.954 - 41.996 mm (1.6529 - 1.6546 in.)



3) Select a suitable first gear from the chart below using the largest of the three measurements obtained from the bushing.



4) This chart is for information only that shows the supersession of part numbers and the difference in clearances new and old.