1979-95 Ford Mustang Tailshaft Bushing by Performance Automatic

Great replacement easy install and works perfectly

The T-5 in my '93 GT had over 125K mi on the clock and although a previous owner had replaced the tailshaft seal, it had finally given up the ghost and dropped a quart of transmission fluid on my driveway one afternoon.

I dropped the transmission out, cleaned it up, removed the tailshaft housing and got to work on this. Removing the old one was a bit of a delicate operation. I didn't have the purpose tool for this job as it is rather expensive and difficult to find. I tried knocking it out with a drift and a bearing race driver but the soft metal of the bushing just resulted in it deforming rather than moving. I ended up *very* carefully cutting into it with a metal saw at opposing sides, stopping just before I made it all the way though. I was then able to drive it out without damaging the race. The new unit we pressed in with my friends shop press in about 30 seconds. Be sure to align the slot in the bushing with the groove in the tailshaft housing! I also recommend that you make sure the yolk on your driveshaft can slide into place without issue Before you put the transmission back in the car. I had no fitment issues, but I have heard of others having some difficulty. The vast majority of this job is just the removal and reassembly to get to the part.

The new bushing along with a new tailshaft seal and yoke (as part of a new FRPP aluminum driveshaft) had my leak completely resolved.

Great transaction, thanks!!

Just the right part .