input shaft

[duramax]

I was wondering can I just replace the outer bearing & seal on my input shaft it has a little play up & down doesn't move in or out. is their another bearing on the other end of the shaft in side the case?

[duramax]

no one has just done the bearing you all do the input shaft kit for $300

[smallblock450sl]

Yes you can change just the bearing and seal, but you also need to order a new gasket, that gasket (tolerance wise) is critical.

[duramax]

you are referring to the gasket where the case comes apart?? I planed on it any ways. thanks. there is only 1 bearing on the input shaft correct

[smallblock450sl]

Originally Posted by duramax

you are referring to the gasket where the case comes apart?? I planed on it any ways. thanks. there is only 1 bearing on the input shaft correct

Yes, that gasket. There is also a bearing on the inward side of the input shaft, but more then likely it should be fine. Rember, you must take out the set screw/spring and ball bearing (for the shifter shaft) out first. A short flat headed screw driver will work, then a magnet for the spring and ball bearing. If you lucky, the side case will come off with the input shaft and f/r gear assy intacked. Then just remove the "spirrel clip" holding on the idler gear, then tap out the old breang and seal and install the new one's. Good luck.

[duramax]

thanks for the help