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Posted by Phil Dupont, AustinTX on March 19, 2001 at 15:00:00:

In Reply to: Re: pilot bearing removal posted by Jon S. on March 19, 2001 at 10:32:50:

I ended up borrowing a bearing puller from Autozone. Plunk down 20 bucks for deposit and I was golden. Thanks for the suggestion though.


They do make a special puller for pilot bearings, but it is possibe to get them out without one with a little ingenuity. I have removed several by packing heavy grease behind the bearing with a syringe, then place a close fitting dowel rod(or similar tool) into the hole and hitting it hard with a hammer. The resulting hydraulic pressure inches the bearing out. It is quite messy though.

Jon S.


Gang, what are the steps for replacing the pilot bearing? I can't find anything in Bentleys. Also, does pulling the pilot bearing require a bearing puller? I'm hoping to save another trip to the hardware store to spend my wife's hard earned money. Is it possible to rent one perhaps? Thanks for any help.





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