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Can 1986 290 PDS bearings be replaced without pulling engine?

dazk14

Contributing Member
Hi Folks,

I'm pretty sure I'm asking a dumb question here.

Pulled my 86 290 drive. Drive bellows had plenty of salt water and brown gunk.

The PDS drive shaft has some play/wobble(~5/64") as viewed from stern - is it shot? Does replacement of bearing require engine removal?

If needed, I have a "good" 270 bellhousing, will that work?

Also, my drive u-joints have retaining clips on the outside of the spider/yokes -do these also have an inner retaining ring near the inner rubber seal?

Thanks,
Mike
 
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