Hello, M.
No, the Okie bushing is a press fit into the front of the torque tube.
If the torque tube hasn't been altered from stock, the forward driveshaft bushing needs to be pulled, then the Okie bushing is pressed in. Most of the suppliers of the Okie also carry a puller tool for the stock bushing. No need to pull the second (rearward) bushing or original oil seal, since the Okie is designed to work with those remaining in place. Just be careful which Okie bushing you select, since there are at least three sizes, with differing ODs, available for use across different models and years.
If there is already an older Okie bushing in place, then its removal is more difficult. Suggest searching the forums as the Okie (sometimes spelled Oakie) has been the subject of many threads.
Doug
Last edited by drdoug; 02/07/2022 2:02 AM.
