BlancaStang1987
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Ok guys/gals. I have a 1997 GT with the stock t45 transmission. While replacing the clutch components, we noted that the support sleeve on the input shaft has broken loose because the original owner was driving it with a bad TOB. My question is, can this piece be pressed out of the bell if it is broken off? It is currently spinning freely on the outside of the housing, and the inner piece is still in the bell (it broke at the base). Will this require a new bell housing or can I just take the bell off, flip it upside down, and carefully tap it out? I've seen it done before on one that was still in one piece, but with mine being broken, I'm not sure if the same principal will work. New clutch is in, but I can't justify putting a new throw out bearing on if this sleeve is broken. It will only eat into my new clutch and I'll end up right back where it was before (squeaking and chirping like crazy). The pic below is the piece I'm talking about. Mine it completely broken at the base. I want to fix her right the first time so I don't end up in the same boat in another 20k miles. Your input would be most appreciated. Thanks in advance. All this aside, I'm amazed at how clean my undercarriage is! Not a spec of rust or fluids!