Hey Jim, Thanks for the encouragement. From the diagrams I have examined, and the parts that I ordered, there are no cotter keys - only clips. And while removal of bushings may be fairly easy with a screwdriver, installation of the new ones by pushing them in with a finger is most definitely not - in fact all the work-ups that I have seen require a special tool for pressing the bushings in, or removal of the rod to take to the bench and pressing the bushings in using a jury rigged set-up with threaded rod, sockets to match the bushing circumference, and jam nuts. The real challenge appears to be in reaching and manipulating the rods and bushings because of their location. A couple of the DIY videos I have seen require dropping the tranny a little and moving the driveshaft. Have you actually done this repair yourself? If so, a little more detail on how you reached and handled the parts would be helpful. Thanks!