2WD AW4 extension housing bushing replacement

[big66440]

Is it difficult to replace the tail shaft bushing on a 2wd AW4? is there clutch packs and a governor that has to be dealt with in order to replace it ?

[HOrnbrod]

I pulled the tail shaft housing and brought it and a new bushing & seal to a local machine shop. They removed the old one then pressed in a new one for $10 while I waited. There are two possible sizes for 91, the change year; 35mm and 38mm. Be sure you get the right one (mic the yoke shaft), or just buy both as they're only about $2.50/ea.

 

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[dave92cherokee]

It's not difficult at all, just have some tranny fluid available as some will leak out when pulling the extension housing off. You can take it to a shop and have them press it in for you or do it yourself in the driveway with a piece of wood and hammer. They make a special tool for pulling them out easier than using a screwdriver. Only thing inside it is a couple of oiling lines to help move the tranny fluid around where it needs to be. Then when putting it back together have some RTV or a can of great stuff gasket maker.