Pilot Bearing: Service and Repair
Removal1. Remove the flywheel.
2. Inspect the pilot bearing for:
1 misalignment and looseness in the crankshaft
2 needle rollers for scoring, worn or broken rollers, inadequate grease or discoloration
3 seal leakage
Note: Install a new pilot bearing only if it is damaged.
3. Using the special tool, remove the pilot bearing.
1 Install the special tool.
2 Remove the pilot bearing.
4. Clean the transaxle input shaft with a wire brush.
5. Inspect the transaxle input shaft for:
1 burrs
2 rust
3 damage to the input shaft spline
4 damage to the input shaft on the pilot bearing contact surface
Installation
1. Using the special tools, install the pilot bearing.
2. Apply a light coating of Premium Long-Life Grease to the transaxle input shaft.
3. Install the flywheel.