what model is it ?
maybe it's a diesel ..they don't have a starter bushing in the bell housing.

maybe it's a waterboxer with automatic trans .
they don't have a bushing in the BH either.

dang ...people are supposed to memorize what van each member has ??

personally ..
I have the center shaft of an old starter armature ..
makes a nice bushing checker, in situ.  If it fits floppy ..bushing is
worn.   You can at least eyeball it.

On 5/13/2012 5:32 AM, John Reynolds wrote:
> I'm installing a new starter this week, how would I know if I need a new bushing?
>