[V8] Re: Throttle linkage problem - solved

[radek at istar.ca]

> In a message dated 5/17/05 6:50:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
> radek at istar.ca writes:
> 
> I have  not been able to take out the shaft with its bracket but suspect the 
> same  or
> similar bearing is 
> used at the back of the engine as well.   It's very difficult to see given 
> very tight
> space.  Perhaps  
> someone with the engine out of the car could check  that.
> 
> 
> 
> The rear of the shaft passes through a small bushing, there is no bearing  at 
> all
> 

In this case, can the shaft be separated from the bracket?  I tried with a small 
puller but it wouldn't budge.  Not wanting to break a $1000 part, I gave up.  
Separating the two parts would allow for removal from the car and therefore 
proper clean-up and lubrication.

Radek.