Pilot bearing

96WhiteNight

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I was just wondering how many people change their pilot bearing when replacing their clutch

 

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I always have, since I'm in there and all it costs, it only makes sense to me.

 

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It's a good idea to change it while it's apart. If you don't and the bearing goes, your gonna be really cranky.

 

96WhiteNight

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I have never changed one you guys got any tips??

 

hotrodnut

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96WhiteNight said:

I have never changed one you guys got any tips??

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There is a tool made for the removal of the bushing but I have always had good luck filling the hole up with grease and putting a dowel of the same diameter in the hole and giving it good smack with a hammer and it will just pop out.

 

96WhiteNight

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I take it the 4.6 have a pilot bearing??

 

CanadaStang

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hotrodnut said:

There is a tool made for the removal of the bushing but I have always had good luck filling the hole up with grease and putting a dowel of the same diameter in the hole and giving it good smack with a hammer and it will just pop out.

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Yip, that's what I do too!! Works slick!!

 

CanadaStang

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96WhiteNight said:

I take it the 4.6 have a pilot bearing??

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Yip!!
Well,at least the one's with the manual trannys do.

 

96WhiteNight

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Yea i never replaced one so im gona give it a shot tonight when i do the clutch we will see how it goes

 

CanadaStang

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96WhiteNight said:

Yea i never replaced one so im gona give it a shot tonight when i do the clutch we will see how it goes

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Good Luck!! Just get back back to us if you run into problems and we'll do what we can to help you out.

 

96WhiteNight

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Thanx i got a buddy coming over to help me out he did one on his javelin i doubt they are anywhat close but atleast he has done them before.

 

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i changed my pilot bearing when i got my clutch done, pilot bearing,throw out bearing, and the clutch all the same time.

 

Tylerb59

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I changed mine, no fun to get out!

Cheap part but a bitch to remove and install. Make sure you have plenty of grease when installing to make life easier and it's all centered as you lightly pound it in (trying not to damage anything).

 

96WhiteNight

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thanx for the info

 

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Dragstr05

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I used the ford tool when removing the pilot bearing in my step dad's stang. I replaced the clutch disc, pressure plate and throwout bearing as well since it was apart. The thing that pissed me off with the tool is that there is a thin metal ring around the inside (i really dont know what its called), but I ended up just pulling pieces of that metal out at a time before I could get a good grip on the hard bearing itself. The whole process was a pain, but it did work eventually.

Also, per the ford manual, you are NOT supposed to lube the new bearing when you install it. They are pre-lubed from the factory.

 

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ive replaced them twice already baout to be three times

 

CanadaStang

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If you put the pilot bearing in the freezer for a few hours [the cold makes the metal shrink]before you go to install it, it will slip in much easier.

 

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CanadaStang said:

If you put the pilot bearing in the freezer for a few hours [the cold makes the metal shrink]before you go to install it, it will slip in much easier.

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Good info!

 

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If you are replacing the clutch, you should also have the flywheel turned. While the flywheel is off you can remove the pilot bearing much easier. All you need is a socket the same size as the bearing. Tap it out with a hammer. If you have the flywheel turned, have them replace it. I've always had the flywheel turned when adding new clutch parts. It will keep the clutch from "chattering" while taking off from a dead stop. Pearl02.