OK, that makes more sense. That's the logic that I used when I first re-installed the front bearing cap. So...there should be no damage if the output side is sealed. This needs to be examined a bit closer. I did a lot of digging, and didn't find the printed specs on the actual dimensions of the bearing, but I can measure it, and then search a bit more for something that would comply with Rick's suggestion.
Again, thanks,
Gary
