Pilot Bearing: Service and Repair

PILOT BEARING REMOVAL / INSTALLATION

1. Remove the transmission. See Manual Transmission Removal / Installation.

2. Remove the clutch disc and the clutch cover. See Service and Repair.

3. Using impact slide hammer SST (307-005) and pilot bearing remover SST (308-001) or equivalent, remove the pilot bearing from the crankshaft.

4.




Inspect the transmission input shaft pilot bearing for:

- misalignment and looseness in the flywheel.
- needle rollers for scoring, worn or broken needle rollers, inadequate grease or discoloration.
- seal leakage.

NOTE:The transmission input shaft pilot bearing can only be installed with the seal facing the transmission. The transmission input shaft pilot bearing is lubricated and does not require additional lubrication. A new transmission input shaft pilot bearing must be installed whenever it is removed.
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Using a soft-face hammer and the pilot bearing installer SST (308-105) or equivalent install the new transmission input shaft pilot bearing into the crankshaft.

6. Install the clutch disc and clutch cover. See Service and Repair.

7. Install the transmission. See Manual Transmission Removal / Installation.