C5 C6 Torque Tube Rear Insulator Bushing 97-13 Corvette

C5 C6 Torque Tube Rear Insulator Bushing 97-13 Corvette

This is a billet aftermarket replacement torque tube rear insulator bushing for a C5 & C6 Corvette torque tube. GM has discontinued this part (old GM part number 12456211).

• Bushing has a lip built in so that a puller can be attached for easy removal, should it ever be necessary
• CNC machined from chromoly alloy
• Coated with anti-rust plating (gold color)
• Utilizes an oil-impregnated bronze pilot bushing
• The gallery images show exactly where and how this bushing is installed

Fitment

• All C5 & C6 Corvettes 97-13

• SPECIAL NOTES see below

1. 97-99 automatic Corvettes require the original bushing to be removed when installing new torque tube bearings ***Once the original bushing is removed, it will be damaged to the point of not being usable. *** Therefore, the bushing must be replaced.  Review the gallery photos to see how there is a bolt holding the rear torque tube transmission shaft into the housing. This bolt is behind the bushing, so the bushing must first be removed before proceeding. The bushing is pressed in and there is no way to get a puller connected to it. The best method for removal is to cut into the side and use a chisel and hammer to knock it loose.
2. 2000 automatic Corvettes may or may not need this bushing removed and replaced along with a bearing replacement. This was a split year, so we recommend disassembling the torque tube before ordering parts to see for sure what is required
3. 01-13 automatic Corvettes use this bushing, but it is not required in order to perform a bearing replacement
4. 97-13 manual Corvettes use this bushing, but it is not required in order to perform a bearing replacement

Interchanges with GM part number 12456211

General Motors parts database description for the torque tube rear insulator bushing

• Transmission flange prop shaft rear bushing

Frequently purchased together

• Torque tube bearing kit
• Torque tube 12mm coupler bushing kit
• Torque tube 10mm coupler bushing kit