I have a 1985 Toyota pickup with a 3 speed + OD automatic tranny. It has 187,000 miles on it.
If you grab the drive shaft just behind the tranny, you can move the output shaft almost 1/4" in any direction.
I have been told that the tranny's "center bearing" needs to be replaced, and that this involves removing and opening up the tranny.
This shop also says that any time you open up a tranny, there is some "code" that requires them to replace ALL "soft" internal parts. They quoted me $1800, not including some "required" drive shaft work. Anyway, does my description fit their diagnosis?
TIA
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