Pilot Bearing: Service and Repair

PILOT BEARING
REMOVAL
1. Remove transmission, transfer case, if equipped and clutch housing.
2. Remove pressure plate and disc.
3. Using a suitable blind hole puller to remove pilot bearing.

INSTALLATION
1. Clean bearing bore with solvent and wipe dry with shop towel.





2. Install new bearing with clutch alignment tool (Fig. 22). Keep bearing straight and tap bearing into place until flush with edge of bearing bore. Do not recess bearing.
3. Install clutch cover and disc.
4. Install clutch housing, transmission and transfer case, if equipped.