I used a small bolt with a washer slid over it that just fit inside
the bearing, inserted the bolt head first into the bearing. Shift it
sideways to catch the edge of the bearing, then with another
washer and nut, tighten the nut until it pulls against the end of
the crank.

Of course, it helped that the needles in my bearing were
destroyed, leaving lots of room to insert the washer. You may
be able to yank the needles out with a screwdriver to allow
more room to work inside the bearing.

On 29 Oct 2001 at 10:08, Matthew Pollard wrote:

Date sent:              Mon, 29 Oct 2001 10:08:19 -0800
Send reply to:          Matthew Pollard <poll7356@UIDAHO.EDU>
From:                   Matthew Pollard <poll7356@UIDAHO.EDU>
Subject:                removing pilot bearing???
To:                     vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM

> How do you remove the pilot bearing? I've tried the socket & greese
> technique w/ no luck.
>
> Matthew
>
> Matthew Pollard          "Racing with the wind and flirting with death
> Dept. Of Chemistry        So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath"
> University of Idaho
> www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356

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