Hey Group, My 84 CJ7, 258, T5, Dana 300 is about to get it's 3rd pilot shaft bushing in 15,000 miles. Seems like every 5000 miles or so, I start getting a weird grinding sound as I'm down-shifting and slowing down. I yank the tranny and the pilot shaft bushing is worn and allowing the input shaft excessive movement side to side, probably .015" to .020". I've placed a thick felt pad behind the pilot bushing soaked in 90 wt gear lube, I've put wheel bearing grease in, on and behind the bushing, I've replaced the input shaft on the tranny, I've looked for any obvious signs of mis-alignment in the drive train (no body or suspension lift). It's not a huge job to change the bushing out but I'm getting tired of doing it. I really just don't need the practice if you get my drift. Does anyone have any idea what may be causing this? Is there a pilot bearing made for 4.2 jeeps to replace the bushing? If so, who sells them? Any and all input appreciated, Thanks, Charles E.
81 DJ5L 79 CJ7 84 CJ7 92 Cherokee Yeah, they're all old and wore out!- posted
17 years ago