Pilot Bearing: Service and Repair

Clutch Pilot Bearing Replacement

Special Tools
* J 8433 - Two Jaw Puller
* J 23907 - Slide Hammer Bearing Adapter
* J 23907-1 - Slide Hammer and Shaft
* J 45949 - Pilot Bearing and Flywheel Locator Installer

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the clutch pilot bearing using the J 23907 - adapter (1) and J 23907-1 - hammer and shaft (2).

1. Install the legs of the J 23907 - adapter (1) into the clutch pilot bearing.
2. Rotate the shaft of the tool until the legs of the tool are snug and contacting the I.D. surface of the bearing.
3. Install the J 23907-1 - hammer and shaft (2) to the J 23907 - adapter (1).
4. Remove the bearing from the rear of the crankshaft.
5. Remove the J 23907 - adapter (1) and J 23907-1 - hammer and shaft (2) from the bearing.




2. Discard the bearing.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the bearing to the rear of the crankshaft.
2. Assemble the J 8433 - puller (2), the J 45949 - installer (1) and bolts to the rear of the crankshaft.
Tighten the bolts until snug.
3. Rotate the bolt of the J 8433 - puller (2) until the bearing is seated in the bore of the crankshaft.
4. Remove the tools.




5. Inspect the clutch pilot bearing for proper installation.