Pilot Bearing: Service and Repair

Clutch Pilot Bearing Replacement


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



Removal Procedure

Notice: 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) .




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) .