aod tailshaft bearing replacement

larry94gt · 11-26-2005, 10:17 PM

i have a 1994 GT. I cant find in my chiltons how to change the tailshaft bearing and seal. Any suggestions?

Capri306 · 11-27-2005, 03:35 AM

Nevermind...I can't read @ 2am, apparently....

Gearhead999 · 11-27-2005, 07:47 AM

The AOD had a bushing in the rear of the tail housing that the driveshaft yoke runs on.

They make a tool that goes in from the seal side and grabs it so you can pull it out that way. It doesn't always work.

The other way is to remove the tail housing and remove and replace the bushing with it on the bench.

larry94gt · 11-27-2005, 11:48 AM

yeah i found it in the manual. it shows two different tools. If i cant find those tools how do i take the tail housing off?

Gearhead999 · 11-27-2005, 05:58 PM

Well lets see....First pull the driveshaft.
2. Pull the speedo cable
3. Jack transmission up and remove the transmission mount
4. You may want to remove the crossmember, if you want for access.
5. Unbolt the tailshaft housing, 6 bolts if I remember.
6. Remove tailhousing.
7. Remove rear seal and bushing, replace seal and bushing
8. Replace gasket for tailhousing.
9. Install everything is reverse order.

P.S. You'll lose a little ATF.

Good luck, Have fun !!!!!

nitrous_bob · 11-29-2005, 01:58 PM

you don't need any special tools to remove the tailshaft housing. and if the bearing in there is still together, it's probably good, the seal is probably bad, but if your leaking, take a close look at the yoke, it is probably grooved. it will save you some time and anger , and a t5 DS yoke will work on on an aod, it will not work the other way around. (aod yoke is longer)

11-26-2005, 10:17 PM	#1
larry94gt Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Yuma, Az Posts: 2	aod tailshaft bearing replacement i have a 1994 GT. I cant find in my chiltons how to change the tailshaft bearing and seal. Any suggestions?

11-27-2005, 03:35 AM	#2
Capri306 Moderator Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA Posts: 1,001	Re: aod tailshaft bearing replacement Nevermind...I can't read @ 2am, apparently.... __________________ Capri306, Moderator The Mustang Works Online 1979 Mercury Capri 1987 5.0L Mustang LX Notchback 1993 5.8L Eddie Bauer Bronco Last edited by Capri306; 11-29-2005 at 01:49 AM.. Reason: I'm retarded

11-27-2005, 07:47 AM	#3
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	Re: aod tailshaft bearing replacement The AOD had a bushing in the rear of the tail housing that the driveshaft yoke runs on. They make a tool that goes in from the seal side and grabs it so you can pull it out that way. It doesn't always work. The other way is to remove the tail housing and remove and replace the bushing with it on the bench. __________________ "Support our Troops" Dave 1968 Cougar 2004 Thunderbird 2007 F150 Harley-Davidson, SuperCrew 1986 LTD 1997 Ranger 1992 Honda Civic

11-27-2005, 11:48 AM	#4
larry94gt Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Yuma, Az Posts: 2	Re: aod tailshaft bearing replacement yeah i found it in the manual. it shows two different tools. If i cant find those tools how do i take the tail housing off?

11-27-2005, 05:58 PM	#5
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	Re: aod tailshaft bearing replacement Well lets see....First pull the driveshaft. 2. Pull the speedo cable 3. Jack transmission up and remove the transmission mount 4. You may want to remove the crossmember, if you want for access. 5. Unbolt the tailshaft housing, 6 bolts if I remember. 6. Remove tailhousing. 7. Remove rear seal and bushing, replace seal and bushing 8. Replace gasket for tailhousing. 9. Install everything is reverse order. P.S. You'll lose a little ATF. Good luck, Have fun !!!!! __________________ "Support our Troops" Dave 1968 Cougar 2004 Thunderbird 2007 F150 Harley-Davidson, SuperCrew 1986 LTD 1997 Ranger 1992 Honda Civic

11-29-2005, 01:58 PM	#6
nitrous_bob Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: saint clair shores MI Posts: 15	Re: aod tailshaft bearing replacement you don't need any special tools to remove the tailshaft housing. and if the bearing in there is still together, it's probably good, the seal is probably bad, but if your leaking, take a close look at the yoke, it is probably grooved. it will save you some time and anger , and a t5 DS yoke will work on on an aod, it will not work the other way around. (aod yoke is longer) __________________ '93 notch....6th mustang and counting check out http://www.burnouts.stangnet.com

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