HELP WITH PILOT BEARING REMOVAL!!!!

[tony91723]

alright guys I need your help. I have a problem with removing the pilot bearing from crankshaft. I tried the grease trick but that didn't even make it move. Is there an easier and cleaner way of doing this? thanks too all

 

[jpctln]

You might be able to rent a slide hammer from your local auto supply store. I used the doll and grease method...worked like a charm. You just have to have the perfect size piece of wood (I whithered down a broom stick with a dremel) and a strong hit with the hammer will punch it right out. But yeah...the slide hammer is the proper tool.

 

[HISSIN50]

You might be able to rent a slide hammer from your local auto supply store. I used the doll and grease method...worked like a charm. You just have to have the perfect size piece of wood (I whithered down a broom stick with a dremel) and a strong hit with the hammer will punch it right out. But yeah...the slide hammer is the proper tool.

well said. some folks just end up with a face full of grease, using the hydraulics method.

slide hammer and attachment should work fine. good luck.

 

[JB66]

Try this.

http://www.otctools.com/frames-catalog.php3

search # 4581

 

[1985MustangGt]

Get a clutch lineup tool and tear the O-ring off the end.. beat it with a hammer and use lots of grease. Will come right out.

 

[86T-Top]

Worse case, when the grease method dosen't work and you break two puller tools on the same pilot bearing, break out the air chisle. This worked like a charm, but you have to be careful not to hit the crank. Of course this was a last resort for me. I have never see a pilot bearing that stuborn before.

Mario

 

[old_blue]

I had one that was really stubborn and the grease trick sucked so I went to sears bought a brand new chisel (i think 1/4"-1/2") and just chipped away at the bearing making a small "V" shape into the bearing. took like 15-20 minutes to get it done but it worked. Hope that helps

 

[Jameasun]

When I did mine, mid summer, I broke the slide hammer tool. The grease trick did not work either. I too ended up useing a air chisle. 20min later it was out. Take care and dont be in a rush.

 

[JB66]

An additional thought. The last one I did wouldn't come out even with the slide hammer. I used a dremel tool to grind the outer bearing race until I could get it out. Wear safety glasses though!

 

[qtrracer]

Bar of Soap - cut it into small pieces and pound it in using a small socket. Seems to be a little more dense than grease and a lot less messy. Worked great on mine - popped the bearing out in like five minutes. If you go to the slide hammer/puller, make certain the ears get into the little groves in the outer race or you may end up pulling the center section out, leaving the outer race still in there. Good luck.

 

[DCjuggalo]

drill it out