Ok- now that I've got a new bushing... how do I get the old one out and the new one in without trashing it? Or do I need the puller and tool that the service manual mentions?

Thanks....

 

puller would be the way to go. you could use a punch or small chisle and push the side of the shell inward and colaspe it and work it out that way.

 

Just go to Auto Zone and "rent" the tool. It beats destroying your extension housing, and makes it only take about 30 seconds to swap it.

 

Autozone's got them for rent? Thanks- I'll check it out!

 

Hold on a sec,
Are you guys talking about the bushing in the tail end of t5 tranny's that the driveshaft rides on? I need to change mine. I'm pretty sure my whinning noise is coming from there and there are small groove marks on my yoke.
Are you guys saying i can get to it without removing the transmission with some sort of puller???

Thanks for the help...

 

Steve- that's the bushing. I've got my tranny out of the car and apart for a rebuild so it's no big deal for me to just pound it out if I have the right tool, but I would think a puller would be available if it's still in the car.....

 

There are pullers available, but I don't think Auto Zone has them.

If the trans is apart, you use a bushing knocker type of tool. Just like for cam bearings, auto trans work, etc. Very common tool. I use my actual cam bearing tool.

 

Thanks for the responses guys. I had my WC T5 apart a good 4 years ago so I don't really recall too much.
Here's what I need to know.
Will a tranny shop like AAMCO or similar have the puller required to simply remove the driveshaft and pull the bearing out form the rear of the trans?
If so - that sure as hell beats me dropping the tranny and splitting the case to get at it from the inside.
Thanks for the help !