Question about Transmission

[240sxFTW]

so i just replaced the clutch on my 88 hardbody and I had alot of trouble getting the transmission back on. I noticed there was a bushing on the end of the spline shaft which kept getting in the way when i tried to mount the transmission so i took out the bushing and it just slid right in. So my question is do i absolutely NEED this bushing or can i do without it. Ive drove around for a few days now and nothing has gone wrong. Any input?

[rizzobc]

if it was in there to begin with put it back in. it may not be hurting anything right now, but it may. did you use an alignment tool?

[240sxFTW]

ya i used an alignment tool. I had such a hard time getting the transmission in there with that bushing though. And on top of that I really dont exactly feel like dropping my transmission again. But if i abslutely have to i guess i should.

[seang]

Its called the pilot bushing. Its not supposed to be stuck on the input shaft, but rather pressed into the flywheel. When you do a clutch, you are supposed to remove the old one, and use the new one. Maybe you could just run without it forever, IDK.