Input Shaft
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 GMC Sierra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean the input shaft in cleaning solvent.
- Inspect the input seal surface (1) for excessive grooves or damage.
- Inspect the bearing journals on the input shaft for the following conditions:
- The drive gear bushing (2)
- The rear support bushing (4)
- Scoring
- Pitting
- Brinelling
- Excessive wear
- Inspect the input shaft planetary carrier assembly splines (3) for damage or excessive wear. Witness marks at the location of the gear is normal.
- Replace the input shaft if any of the above conditions are found.
IMPORTANT:
Do not attempt to smooth any roughness in the bearing journals.