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Tranmission Output Shaft Seal/Bushing

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97 OB Wagon with a 96 Lego tranny... about 200k Miles.  I started getting a noise that sounded like a rear wheel bearing, but discovered a bad front U-joint and subsequent output shaft seal/bushing/driveshaft shaft wear.  I got a seal, but can't seem to find the bushing anywhere.  Is this a dealer only item (it is Saturday, dealers are closed, and I am trying to get this done today)?

Better look closer i get this when the awd is expanded bet the awd is going out did the damage come from inside out ? also how mutch play in main shaft

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Better look closer i get this when the awd is expanded bet the awd is going out did the damage come from inside out ? also how mutch play in main shaft

Not sure what you mean by expanded.  There is a small amount of play in the main shaft... maybe 1/32" or 1/16"... doesn't seem like too much.  The U-joint is practically seized in one direction, so I assumed that was the culprit.  I guess I should have mentioned that this car has been operated in FWD mode for the last 80k miles with absolutely no problems.

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