I am in process of replacing the driveshaft u-joints in my '73 manual trans OTS. In removing the rear transmission support plate, to get at the front u-joint, the 2 spacers (C30157) and a rounded washer (C29011) fell out. I'm trying to confirm the order of these for replacement - ie where does the rounded washer go in relation to the spacers? It seems to me that the washer would go on top of the 2 spacers under the top steel cap. I've had an opinion from another forum that suggests the washer goes between the spacers, but that seems to suggest it would be located within the bottom rubber bushing (CAC 3227 or C301159) which seems odd. The spacers seem to fit nicely inside the rubber bushing while the rounded washer is a slightly larger outside diameter, suggesting that it would damage the rubber bushing.
Anyone run into this before?