np 205 idler shaft bad?...pics.

[KohlTrain]

In the process of a master rebuild of my 205 for the first time. The idler shaft seems pretty grooved out and worn. Does it need to be replaced?

 

[rcamacho]

Yep.

 

[4X4HIGH]

That is normal, the bearings do not ride on that portion of the shaft and EVERY 205 i've had apart (about 15 now) the shaft looked EXACTLY like that one.

 

[cybrfire]

That is normal, the bearings do not ride on that portion of the shaft and EVERY 205 i've had apart (about 15 now) the shaft looked EXACTLY like that one.

Pretty much what mine looked like. Just had it apart. Only thing that rides there is a spacer collar with a matching oil hole.

 

[78Blazer4x4]

Looks exactly the same.

I just took apart my 205 today to overhaul it and the shaft is exactly the same. I thought it was torn up but apparently this is normal. My question was about the idler gear itself.
See the post for "NP205 Idler Gear Bad" in the Garage Forum.(Sorry it will not let me put a link in here until I've posted 15 times. New Account)

Below are pics from my case. Looks about the same.

 

[KohlTrain]

Thanks!

 

[sweetk30]

3 apart few months ago for me. all looked like it.

i did clean up the shaft a bit to help reinstall with no hang ups.