Technician A says that if there is excessive up and down play in the driveshaft, the extension housing bushing should be replaced. Technician B says that on many transmissions the extension housing has to be removed to replace the bushing, but on some older transmissions special pullers and installers could make this an in-vehicle repair. Who is correct?
A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Excessive up and down play in the driveshaft can indicate a worn extension housing bushing, so Technician A is correct. Technician B is also correct because, while many transmissions require the extension housing to be removed to replace the bushing, some older models can have the bushing replaced in-vehicle using special tools.

Technician a Says That If There Is Excessive Up and Down