The bearing is a little rattly, imo... I changed the front outputshaft and bearing/seal, etc in my 96 (with the HT2.8VNT and the slushbox) and was amazed at how much slop the LT230 still had. *I admit, even when I had the damned thing out, I avoided tearing it all down to parade rest and lashing it up [if possible]. A nice tight LT230 and R380 would REALLY be nice. I think my 95 is due for some serious maintenance in the squeaky and sloppy bits.