Drivetrain Tail Shaft bore odd shape

[R82148V]

Hey everyone,

tried to look online for some pic but cant find anything to compare. doing AI chat and it says this is a normal factory notch, but I dont think so.
My tail shaft seal has had a slow leak for a long time now. I decided it was time to change the seal and the bushing inside. once I removed the seal, I see this.
Is that flat spot suppose to be there on the right?

Thanks!

 

[nickyb]

Never seen one like that. At least not a t5

 

[R82148V]

Im hoping this isnt done for.

 

[AeroCoupe]

I can tell you the one in my coupe never looked like that. Changing the tail housing is not that hard and you can use one off a 4 cylinder car. Copy of the service manual is here:

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T5 Rebuild Manual

Oct 2, 2013

T5 Rebuild Manual

• Mustang5L5
• Mustang Reference Material