View Full Version : How to get the pilot bearing out the end of the crank
stephen19690_2
Oct 7, 2009, 11:14 PM
Any one have an idea to get the pilot bearing out the end of th crank shaft I tried a puller but is a no go
Scleros
Oct 8, 2009, 10:13 AM
any one have an idea to get the pilot bearing out the end of th crank shaft
Scuttlebutt on the web indicates folks pack the void behind the bearing with heavy grease or similar and then use a socket, extension, or a turned piece that snugly fits the i.d. of the bearing as a hydraulic piston. Repeatedly driving the piston into the grease will cause the grease to force the bearing out. If there is corrosion, the bearing may have to be cut out with a die grinder or Dremel.
Example:
How-To Video: Pilot Bearing Removal (http://www.yotatech.com/f128/pilot-bearing-removal-how-video-186422/)
dwh1953
Oct 10, 2009, 10:25 AM
Have used the grease method many times and have never had it to fail
stephen19690_2
Oct 11, 2009, 11:04 PM
Well had to buy a puller in the end thanks guys I tried the grease method