January 29, 2020
Bushwhacked! Keys to Avoiding Preventable Bushing Problems
Brian Wing
Symptoms:
- Bushing wear
- Bushing failure
- Clutch failure
- Harsh shifts
- Gear ratio & solenoid codes
Cause:
OE bushing material composition allows premature wear.Correction:
Install improved Sonnax low/reverse drum front bushing to restore critical clearances and resist untimely wear.Warning:
Use of an arbor press is required for correct installation. Do not use a hydraulic press or a bushing driver/hammer combination to install, as doing so may distort the bushing and cause fitment issues.
68RFE
Low/Reverse Drum Front Bushing
Part No. 72030-02
Package Quantity: 5
Find a Distributor- Bushing Style: Precision
- Material: Steel-backed alloy
- Housing Bore: 2.024"
- Shaft Dia.: 1.926"
- Width: 0.510"
Related Sonnax Parts
Required
Recommended
68RFE
4th Clutch Hub/Reaction Sun Gear Front Bushing 72030-07
- Bushing Style: Precision
- Bearing Style: Steel-backed alloy
- Housing Bore: 1.709"
- Shaft Dia.: 1.521"
- Width: 0.540"
-
Helps cure:
- Bushing wear
- Bushing failure
Required
Recommended
68RFE
4th Clutch Hub/Reaction Sun Gear Rear Bushing 72030-08
- Bushing Style: Precision
- Bearing Style: Steel-backed alloy
- Housing Bore: 1.708"
- Shaft Dia.: 1.521"
- Width: 0.540"
-
Helps cure:
- Bushing wear
- Bushing failure
Required
Recommended
68RFE
Bushing Kit 72030-68K
- Material: Steel-backed alloy
- Bushing Style: Precision
-
Helps cure:
- Premature wear & bushing failure
- TCC apply & release concerns
- Inadequate lubrication
- Clutch failure
- Harsh shifts
- Gear ratio & solenoid codes
Required
Recommended
68RFE
Front Reaction Carrier Bushing 72030-10
Bushing is replacement for un-grooved OE bushing.
- Bushing Style: Precision
- Material: Steel-backed alloy
- Housing Bore: 1.707"
- Width: 0.395"
- Shaft Dia.: 1.521"
-
Helps cure:
- Bushing wear
- Bushing failure
Required
Recommended
68RFE
Input Clutch Hub Bushing 72030-12
- Bushing Style: Precision
- Material: Steel-backed alloy
- Housing Bore: 2.901"
- Width: 0.371"
- Shaft Dia.: 2.717"
-
Helps cure:
- Bushing wear
- Bushing failure
Required
Recommended
68RFE
Input Shaft Bushing 72030-09
- Bushing Style: Precision
- Material: Steel-backed alloy
- Shaft Dia.: 0.699"
- Housing Bore: 0.822"
- Width: 0.515"
-
Helps cure:
- Bushing wear
- Bushing failure
Required
Recommended
68RFE
Low/Reverse Drum Rear Bushing 72030-01
- Bushing Style: Precision
- Material: Steel-backed alloy
- Housing Bore: 2.024"
- Shaft Dia.: 1.926"
- Width: 0.570"
-
Helps cure:
- Bushing wear
- Bushing failure
- Clutch failure
- Harsh shifts
- Gear ratio & solenoid codes
Required
Recommended
68RFE
Output Shaft Bushing 72030-03
- Bushing Style: Precision
- Material: Steel-backed alloy
- Housing Bore: 1.535"
- Shaft Dia.: 1.414"
- Width: 0.440"
-
Helps cure:
- Gear ratio & solenoid codes
- Bushing wear
- Bushing failure
- Clutch failure
- Harsh shifts
Required
Recommended
68RFE
Overdrive Clutch Hub/Shaft Front Bushing 72030-05
- Bushing Style: Precision
- Material: Steel-backed Alloy
- Housing Bore: 1.218"
- Shaft Dia.: 1.115"
- Width: 0.780"
-
Helps cure:
- Bushing wear
- Bushing failure
- Inadequate lubrication
Required
Recommended
68RFE
Overdrive Clutch Hub/Shaft Rear Bushing 72030-06
- Bushing Style: Precision
- Bearing Style: Steel-backed alloy
- Housing Bore: 1.207"
- Shaft Dia.: 1.103"
- Width: 0.610"
-
Helps cure:
- Bushing wear
- Bushing failure
Required
Recommended
68RFE
Rear Reaction Carrier Bushing 72030-11
- Bushing Style: Precision
- Material: Steel-backed alloy
- Housing Bore: 1.707"
- Width: 0.395"
- Shaft Dia.: 1.521"
-
Helps cure:
- Bushing wear
- Bushing failure
Required
Recommended
68RFE
Stator Bushing 72030-04
- Bushing Style: Precision
- Bearing Style: Steel-backed alloy
- Housing Bore: 1.514"
- Shaft Dia.: 1.391"
- Width: 0.720"
-
Helps cure:
- Bushing failure
- TCC apply & release concerns
- Bushing wear