Need to replace the output shaft bushing on your T5? Here's the tool to get.

Chythar · Aug 17, 2008

I get stubborn on these projects. If I can't rent a specialty tool, I'll find and buy it. I don't like paying some guy to do the work for me if I can just buy the tool. I checked my local auto tool rental shops, and no one had even heard of this tool. Not even Autozone, who supposedly still carried it. After searching online for what felt like forever, I found a universal tool that works on several different transmissions including an AODE and 4R70W. I guessed it would work for a T5, and I was right. So without further adieu, here's photos of the tool.

This tool is a JT-0160A, "Universal transmission extension housing bushing tool". These kinds of tools are also called an "output shaft bushing tool". The silver and gold pieces on the right are for other transmissions, the black one on the tool itself is for the AODE and the T5.

This pic is of the assembled tool. The bushing goes on the left part of the tool. This is a remover and installer all in one. I don't have any pics from changing out the bushing, but I can guarantee it works perfectly.

The downside of this tool? Cost me just over $100. For a tool I'll be lucky to use once or twice more. Ah well, at least it can keep the rest of my tools company.

GTA_V6_Mustang · Aug 17, 2008

What symptoms where you noticing with the output shaft bushing wearing out?

Chythar · Aug 17, 2008

I wasn't, I replaced the bushing since the engine & tranny were out. What I've read is, you have play in the driveshaft at the transmission. This can result in noise or vibration as the driveshaft wobbles.

Sleeper5.0 · May 14, 2011

And where did you get that bushing? Seem kinda hard to find.

biggbronco · May 14, 2011

i borrowed that exact tool from a member from another forum. makes changing that bushing a breeze, well worth $100!!!

Chythar · May 15, 2011

Sleeper5.0 said:
And where did you get that bushing? Seem kinda hard to find.

I bought it online, put the part number (JT-0160A) into Google and you'll find several places to buy it.

No.11 · Jun 14, 2011

anyone got this tool? Hanlon makes it look easy, but my bushing does NOT want to come out. anyone in the so cal area?

sc95gt · Jun 15, 2011

No.11 said:
anyone got this tool? Hanlon makes it look easy, but my bushing does NOT want to come out. anyone in the so cal area?

I have this tool and it is available for loan, but I live in Tennessee.

If you want to borrow it, PM me (all I ask is that you cover the shipping charges).

No.11 · Jun 15, 2011

sc95gt said:
I have this tool and it is available for loan, but I live in Tennessee.

If you want to borrow it, PM me (all I ask is that you cover the shipping charges).

Thanks man that's awesome! Unfortunately it probably won't get here on time for me to finish everything up by Friday night. My brother comes back from Africa on Saturday and will reclaim his car that I've been daily driving for a year. I didn't procrastinate...he's just coming back a year early...

will this set from autozone work?
OEM/Bushing Driver Tool Set (27137) | Bushing Driver Tool | AutoZone.com

noob here, please bear with me.

Chythar · Jun 16, 2011

No.11 said:
anyone got this tool? Hanlon makes it look easy, but my bushing does NOT want to come out. anyone in the so cal area?

I'm in West LA, so I can get this tool to you. Send me a PM and we can set up a time.

No.11 · Jun 17, 2011

Chythar said:
I'm in West LA, so I can get this tool to you. Send me a PM and we can set up a time.

ahhhh thanks man! I ended up getting it out today by tapping it out with a large socket. thanks though!

2+2GT · Sep 18, 2011

Sleeper5.0 said:
And where did you get that bushing? Seem kinda hard to find.

No, it's a common item. Also comes as a set with the seal, which you'd need anyway.

Nicholas_Yellow_94Gt · Sep 13, 2014

I need to borrow this tool if someone has it. The spring in the seal came off and go caught in the bushing causing havoc on the bushing and now my drive-shaft will not slide on easily at all. It's surely the bearing because when I pulled the drive shaft out you could see where the bearing was rubbing into the drive-shaft. I'm not to mechanically inclined but I can hold my own. I just don't want to remove the trans so if someone has this tool I will pay for shipping both ways and tip you nicely. Please help if anyone can!

sc95gt · Sep 16, 2014

Nicholas_Yellow_94Gt said:
I need to borrow this tool if someone has it. The spring in the seal came off and go caught in the bushing causing havoc on the bushing and now my drive-shaft will not slide on easily at all. It's surely the bearing because when I pulled the drive shaft out you could see where the bearing was rubbing into the drive-shaft. I'm not to mechanically inclined but I can hold my own. I just don't want to remove the trans so if someone has this tool I will pay for shipping both ways and tip you nicely. Please help if anyone can!

I still have this tool, but it is currently in transit to someone else who needs it. If you can wait another week or two, I can have the tool forwarded to you...

CypressLX · Mar 25, 2015

Hey yall. I'm about tired of putting quart after quart of tranny fluid in my damn T-5. Leaks all the time at the tailshaft seal/bushing. Anyone still around that loans these out? Ill gladly pay shipping and even toss you a couple dollars through paypal. Thanks.

AlohaStang1 · Mar 26, 2015

I think I need to replace the bushing in my tranny. I get a driveline vibration when accelerating from a stop or low speeds. I replaced the u joints, and it didn't solve the problem.

stpete · Feb 17, 2016

I know I'm reviving an old thread, but does this thing work with the trans still in the car?

Chythar · Feb 19, 2016

stpete said:
I know I'm reviving an old thread, but does this thing work with the trans still in the car?

Yes, it will. The tool is designed to pull the bearing from the outside, with the transmission still assembled.

AlohaStang1 · Mar 11, 2016

Are there any write ups concerning removal/replacement of the bushing and seal?

radojko · May 11, 2016

Question about installing the new bushing...

How far inside the tailshaft does the bushing go? Do you just keep driving it until it bottoms out? Is there a "stop" that prevents it from going too far? Or do you just have to know how far is far enough?

Gracias,
-Bob-

Need to replace the output shaft bushing on your T5? Here's the tool to get.

Chythar

Recently finished repairing my rear

GTA_V6_Mustang

Active Member

Chythar

Recently finished repairing my rear

Sleeper5.0

New Member

biggbronco

New Member

Chythar

Recently finished repairing my rear

No.11

sc95gt

New Member

No.11

Chythar

Recently finished repairing my rear

No.11

2+2GT

Nicholas_Yellow_94Gt

New Member

sc95gt

New Member

CypressLX

New Member

AlohaStang1

stpete

Well-Known Member

Chythar

Recently finished repairing my rear

AlohaStang1

radojko

New Member

Similar threads

Need to replace the output shaft bushing on your T5? Here's the tool to get.

Recently finished repairing my rear

Active Member

Recently finished repairing my rear

New Member

New Member

Recently finished repairing my rear

New Member

Recently finished repairing my rear

New Member

New Member

New Member

Well-Known Member

Recently finished repairing my rear

New Member

Similar threads

Privacy & Transparency

Privacy & Transparency