Ken--You may relax regarding your updated 3/4 clutch gear...I have seen only
1 fail in the last 3/4 yrs or so. It was in a van that had been "drove hard &
put away wet" as they say. A very aggresive driver can wear one out, but most
do just fine. I've seen a few later models with bearing failure and high
miles and the late hub was not cracked. Drive & be well & worry about
something else :)
Daryl, AA Transaxle