Pilot Bearing: Service and Repair

PILOT BEARING

REMOVAL
1. Remove the transmission.
2. Remove pressure plate and clutch disc.
3. Remove pilot bearing with an internal (blind hole) puller.

INSTALLATION
1. Lubricate new bearing with Mopar high temperature bearing grease or equivalent.
2. Start new bearing into crankshaft by hand, then seat bearing with clutch alignment tool.
3. Lightly scuff sand flywheel surface with 180 grit emery cloth. Then clean surface with wax and grease remover.
4. Install clutch disc and clutch cover.
5. Install the transmission.