ChevroletR Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 I did a search, on here, no luck. So how do I remove my pilot bearing and when I put it back in do I lube the pilot bearing/bushing or intermediate shaft at all? Or put it in dry? And is there suppose to be any play at all in the input shaft of my manual trans because mine has just the slightest bit of play, but I figured thats what the new pilot bearing is for, to keep it straight. Lastly, on my pressure plate, there are only two bolt holes that bolt it to the flywheel that are tight around the bolts, all the other ones are a little more loose around the bolts, does this mean the pressure plate isn't going to be centered or does it center itself somehow? Thanks Ryan Washington www.RyansCustoms.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 To remove the pilot bearing, stuff the cavity full of grease then take a shaft just a little smaller than the bearing hole and tap it in. The grease behind it will easily pop the bearing out. Clean the grease out when done. Any excess left in there could eventually get on the clutch. There will be a little play with the input shaft inside the bearing. I have never used grease on the shaft. I have never had a problem with just bolting a pressure plate to the flywheel. Never worried about it being centered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallaby Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 Darn it George, I thought I was the only one who knew that trick! Use thick grease and you may need to pack it several times to get the bushing out. You don't really need to grease the new bushing or the shaft. It sounds like a good idea, but the lube will spin out onto your new clutch. The bushing is made of OILITE, and it is a graphite-impregnated bronze and is designed to run dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 I learned that trick when I was a kid after seeing what someone did with a torch trying to get one out. He need a new crank after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busmechanic Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 I have seen them when they are to tight for the grease trick. That why I have two sets of pilot bearing pullers. Lets us know how you fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevroletR Posted July 7, 2004 Author Share Posted July 7, 2004 Got it out, thanks. I didn't play around with the grease or play-dough and went ahead and borrowed a small slide hammer style puller with a hook on the end and it came right out. Thanks Ryan Washington www.RyansCustoms.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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