Is it possible to replace this sleeve bearing without pulling the transmission?

 

It won’t fix much , to answer your question question , yes you can.
I installed a repair kit to stabilize the stub shaft
this kit from Fitzall

https://www.fitzall.com/supportDetail.php?14125RB-298

 

?….guess I dont understand how it works. I did replace stub axle seal several months ago and know how they built it…even though I dont know why they even used a stub axle instead of making that part of the cv axle….be 1 less joint.
so how does it stabilize it?
Really I am wondering how badly worn the sleeve bushing is pressed into the housing inboard of the stub axle and if it can be replaced without disassembling the transmission?

 

There are pullers for the task, but the new sleeve bushing won’t support the stub shaft. The kit has a bearing you install in place of the cup then a seal in that .
I think I posted about it

https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/driv...g-again-66133/


There’s information about Detroit Axle

https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/driv...mission-66019/

 

ok….I called Fitzall and talked to the owner about the kit and now understand how it works. Basically it makes a male ended cv joint out of it…as it should have been built to start with. Got it ordered. Gonna get me a new axle for that side too for sure.

 

Awesome, I’ve had mine for a few years, works great!