Pilot Bearing: Service and Repair

Clutch Pilot Bearing Replacement

Special Tools
* J 43276 Clutch Pilot Bearing Remover
* J 45949 Pilot Bearing and Flywheel Locator Installer

Removal Procedure

Caution: When using the J 43276 Clutch Pilot Bearing Remover, always secure the J 43276-1 Clutch Pilot Bearing Remover tool body using a wrench. Do not allow the J 43276-1 tool body to rotate. Failing to do so causes damage to the J 43276-1 tool body.

1. Remove the flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement (with Automatic Transmission) (Service and Repair)Engine Flywheel Replacement (with Manual Transmission) (Service and Repair) for the 2.9L engine or Engine Flywheel Replacement (with Manual Transmission) (Service and Repair)Engine Flywheel Replacement (with Automatic Transmission) (Service and Repair) for the 3.7L engine.




2. Using the J 43276 perform the following in order to remove the clutch pilot bearing:

1. Install the J 43276-1 into the clutch pilot bearing.
2. Using a wrench, secure the J 43276-1.
3. Insert the J 43276-2 into the J 43276-1.
4. Rotate the J 43276-2 clockwise into the J 43276-1 until the clutch pilot bearing is completely removed from the crankshaft.
5. Rotate the J 43276-2 counterclockwise to remove the J 43276-2 from the J 43276-1.
6. Remove the J 43276-1 from the tool body.

3. Discard the old clutch pilot bearing.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the J 45949 (3) into the clutch pilot bearing (1).
2. Install the clutch pilot bearing (1) into the crankshaft (2).
The J 45949 (3) will install the pilot bearing (1) to the proper depth of 11.6 mm (0.457 in) (a).
3. Remove the J 45949 (3).
4. Install the flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement (with Automatic Transmission) (Service and Repair)Engine Flywheel Replacement (with Manual Transmission) (Service and Repair) for the 2.9L engine or Engine Flywheel Replacement (with Manual Transmission) (Service and Repair)Engine Flywheel Replacement (with Automatic Transmission) (Service and Repair) for the 3.7L engine.