With a minor modification to a common steering wheel puller you can push in a clutch pilot bearing or bushing wo beating it and your engines thrust bearing. The pilot bearing should be a slight press fi t into the crankshaft.
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How to install pilot bearing. An old automotive trick is to put the bearing in the freezer for about 30 minutes to shrink it slightly to help ease the installation process. Installing the flywheel pilot bushing clutch and pressure plate on a 350 chevy small block for a 1966 impala. Install the new pilot bearing. Ford mustang part 3 of 4 duration. Danny johnsons garage 144339 views. This video covers removing and replacing the pilot bearing.
Installing the pilot bushing for my 66 impala 350 engine. Here is the haynes manual if you want it for your project disclaimer. I am an amazon affiliate and may receive a commission for sharing. Wiggle shifter until it separates from the transmission. Pop off shifter bezel and unplug cigarette lighter plug. Then gently set the bearing into the end of the crankshaft.
How to change a clutch flywheel throw out bearing pilot bearing. Be sure to install your pilot bearing into the crankshaft by driving or pressing on the outer most part of the bearing only. If the medium diameter bearing is a loose fi t please use the large outside diameter bearing for a slight press fi t into the crankshaft. Use an 8mm or 10mm socket to remove outer boot depending on bolts used previously. Use 13mm to unbolt shifter from the transmission.
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