Pilot Bearing Removal

[Black1987]

I know pilot bearing removal has been discussed 1000x times.

However, typically I use the rent a tools from parts stores, but the slide hammer puller were out.

So I tried the U puller and no luck as it started to walk/flex.

To save time for others.

This worked for me.

Three pieces of bread,
3/8 drive 7/16 chrome socket
(packed inside with bread)
3/8 an extension
hammer.

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[CarMichael Angelo]

I know pilot bearing removal has been discussed 1000x times.

However, typically I use the rent a tools from parts stores, but the slide hammer puller were out.

So I tried the U puller and no luck as it started to walk/flex.

To save time for others.

This worked for me.

Three pieces of bread,
3/8 drive 7/16 chrome socket
(packed inside with bread)
3/8 an extension
hammer.

- YouTube

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what kind of bread was it?
Please tell me it wasn’t pumpernickel….for the love of god,…Not pumpernickel.

 

[General karthief]

First time I removed a pilot bearing I used grease, it worked but man was it a mess.

 

[Rdub6]

I used some potatoe bread last time I did it. (Hamburger roll if I remember correctly..... or was it a hot dog roll?)........ potatoe roll for sure

 

[Gs1987GT]

First time I removed a pilot bearing I used grease, it worked but man was it a mess.

Yeah that was my first attempt (failed)...never again. For the exact reason you stated.

 

[Monkeybutt2000]

Wet paper towel works great as well.

 

[manicmechanic007]

First time I removed a pilot bearing I used grease, it worked but man was it a mess.

Grease is the best way even though it is very messy. I tape up a socket so as to make it a tight fit. I have all the tools slide hammer etc. Grease is the answer

 

[Mustang5L5]

I used wheat bread to remove mine.

1 piece. Scary how easy and clean it is to do it this way.

https://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/threads/mustang5l5s-progress-thread-archived-progress-thread-08-20.758796/post-9215680

 

[02 281 GT]

Does anyone in here teach applied physics? Maybe you could do part of a class on the compressibility of different types of bread.

 

[Mstng93SSP]

I have actually used pizza. Yes, Pizza. Here is what I did. Ordered a large pepperoni and olive pizza from dominos. It was hand tossed, extra cheese. I told my friend "let me know when you get the pilot bearing out....the Pizza is here". He had that thing out in two minutes. Worked great.

 

[General karthief]

I have actually used pizza. Yes, Pizza. Here is what I did. Ordered a large pepperoni and olive pizza from dominos. It was hand tossed, extra cheese. I told my friend "let me know when you get the pilot bearing out....the Pizza is here". He had that thing out in two minutes. Worked great.

What? No beer?

 

[Mstng93SSP]

Beer gets bigger jobs done, like pulling the engine.

 

[revhead347]

I know pilot bearing removal has been discussed 1000x times.

However, typically I use the rent a tools from parts stores, but the slide hammer puller were out.

So I tried the U puller and no luck as it started to walk/flex.

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I have a puller just like that. It's actually a lot better than a slide hammer, because it doesn't beat on the engine thrust bearing. Not that hammering the new bearing in is a picnic for it either. Probably pulled 30 bearings with it. It helps to put the flywheel bolts in and rest it on that. It also has a tendancy to to pull the bearing out in two pieces. Still faster and less messy than bread though.

Kurt

 

[manicmechanic007]

I used wheat bread to remove mine.

1 piece. Scary how easy and clean it is to do it this way.

https://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/threads/mustang5l5s-progress-thread-archived-progress-thread-08-20.758796/post-9215680

Great idea Mustang 5L5 I'll try it sometime
Stamping a validation in your man card

 

[Rdub6]

Well if we’re punching man cards for the bread trick, then here’s mine....... but I didn’t use my scissor jack on the pinch/spot weld, so maybe it’s only half a punch.

Post in thread '2nd Fox Body - Some progress!!'
https://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/threads/2nd-fox-body-some-progress.901685/post-9127709

 

[Mustang5L5]

I actually didn’t think it was going to work. I was planning on running out to rent a puller but was bored so I tried it for s and grins.

I was impressed it came right out. 1 slice. Wheat. Fed it to some wild turkeys after.

 

[General karthief]

I actually didn’t think it was going to work. I was planning on running out to rent a puller but was bored so I tried it for s and grins.

I was impressed it came right out. 1 slice. Wheat. Ate it with some wild turkey after.

fixed

 

[chrlsful]

grease, get that food outta there!