It may look good, but if it is not disengaging it is likely worn out. Mine looked great, but it was shot. The parts are not expensive but it is a full day to get that driveshaft out of there. Replace EVERYTHING while you are there, including any suspect bearings where the shaft goes thru supports. It is not a hard job so much as there is a lot to do and you need to be patient. The shaft is machined very close to the inside diameter of the bearings. Pretty much every bit of paint on that shaft needs to be removed. Any rust, nicks or other imperfections in the shaft will need to be filed smooth or it will hang up in the bearings. DO NOT bang away on the end of the shaft or you will bush it over and it will never come out unless you grind it back to round. It is fairly soft steel and deforms easily. Put a piece of wood over the end and pound on the wood. If it stops moving, knock it backward and inspect the shaft to see what the hangup is. Once you move it the distance between two bearings, you have won the battle and it will move easier because you have it cleaned enough. I think it took me most of a day to clean the shaft, file down the imperfections and nicks and work the shaft out far enough to access the clutch parts. It worked great after I was done. One more thing, if you have the shaft really clean and paint free and it won't START moving, the shaft may be seized to the inside of one or more of the bearings. Heating the shaft where it goes into the suspect bearing will free it up. Don't go crazy with the heat, this is not a bolt you are replacing. Good luck.
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