C4 tailshaft bushing replacment
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 164
Likes: 0
From: Mt. Clemens Michigan
C4 tailshaft bushing replacment
Now iknow this has been talked about but icant find exactly what im looking for. my girlfrind has a 79 f100. it has a c4 and needs a tailshaft bushing because it moves a good amount when you grab the drive shaft and move it around. i know i can get the bushing at either napa or i know someone who works at a dealer that can get me parts at cost. i just dont know exactly how in depth taking the tailshaft off the tranny to take somewhere to have the new bushing pressed in. from what i can tell you just take the speedo cable out and take the bolts out of the back. i know it cant be that easy so can someone tell me what im missing. i want to fix this soon cause it vibrates pretty bad and leaks. thanks for the help
mike
mike
Post Fiend
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 6,948
Likes: 44
Two ways to do this. One is with a puller, and the other is with a cape chisel or punch.
With the correct tool you will not need to remove the tailshaft housing. Without the puller, it can be done without removing anythng other than the seal, and of course the driveshaft. That should be a given.
Anyway, the tailshaft housing is easilly removed, and this process is a very straight forward job. If you use a punch or driver, plaese be careful not to damage the bore itself. If you damage this, it may have ill effects onn the installation of the new bushing.
You will need a new seal with whichever removal prcoess that you choose.
Here is a sample of the proper tool for bushing removal:
With the correct tool you will not need to remove the tailshaft housing. Without the puller, it can be done without removing anythng other than the seal, and of course the driveshaft. That should be a given.
Anyway, the tailshaft housing is easilly removed, and this process is a very straight forward job. If you use a punch or driver, plaese be careful not to damage the bore itself. If you damage this, it may have ill effects onn the installation of the new bushing.
You will need a new seal with whichever removal prcoess that you choose.
Here is a sample of the proper tool for bushing removal:
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 164
Likes: 0
From: Mt. Clemens Michigan
you can rent these tools at any parts store? also i was just thinking of pulling the tailshaft and taking it to the parts store and just have them press it in s i cant mess up the new one because i dont have any drivers or anything.
Post Fiend
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 6,948
Likes: 44
actually you do have drivers. A block of wood will work to drive the bushing back in, and the seal can be driven in this way too.
I have often used the back side of a socket to drive seals in as well. I now own the proper toosl for such applications.
Unfortunately, the pullers that I suggested are probably some fairly unique pieces. I am a fool for tools, and will buy something that I may only use once or twice. You have to be a fairly committed gear head to invest in a tool that may only come out of the tool box once in a while.
It would not suprise me if a parts store did not have this type of tool.
You can bet that your local driveshaft shop or transmission shop could do this in a jiffy.
I dont even think that this would cost too much money, so if you have a little time, you could have them do this and not fear damaging anything.
Do it yourself is fine and all, but sometimes taking it to a pro is worth a few bucks.
I have often used the back side of a socket to drive seals in as well. I now own the proper toosl for such applications.
Unfortunately, the pullers that I suggested are probably some fairly unique pieces. I am a fool for tools, and will buy something that I may only use once or twice. You have to be a fairly committed gear head to invest in a tool that may only come out of the tool box once in a while.
It would not suprise me if a parts store did not have this type of tool.
You can bet that your local driveshaft shop or transmission shop could do this in a jiffy.
I dont even think that this would cost too much money, so if you have a little time, you could have them do this and not fear damaging anything.
Do it yourself is fine and all, but sometimes taking it to a pro is worth a few bucks.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 164
Likes: 0
From: Mt. Clemens Michigan
that was kinda what i was thinking. taking the tailshaft off and to someone else to press the new bushing is what i had inmind in the first place. i just didnt know how hrd taking the tailshaft off would be or whatto expect with that.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
lotekinc
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
9
Oct 17, 2020 01:59 PM
e250blex
1997 - 2003 F150
0
Jul 21, 2015 01:05 PM
LIGOOMBA
Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L)
7
Apr 11, 2011 11:21 AM
peterbilttrucker
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
27
May 3, 2009 02:01 PM
