Pilot Bearing: Service and Repair
Pilot BearingSpecial Tools:
Special Tool(s)
Removal
1. Remove the flywheel.
2. Inspect the pilot bearing for:
^ misalignment and looseness in the crankshaft
^ needle rollers for scoring, worn or broken rollers, inadequate grease or discoloration
^ seal leakage
3. NOTE: Install a new pilot bearing only if it is damaged.
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 transmission input shaft for:
^ burrs
^ rust
^ damage to the input shaft spline
^ damage to the input shaft on the pilot bearing contact surface
Installation
1. Using the special tool, install the pilot bearing
2. Apply a light coating of Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C, XG-1-K or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B to the transaxle input shaft
3. Install the flywheel.