>I removed the tranny from my 82 diesel Westy today to replace the clutch
and input shaft seal.
>1.  How do I remove the pilot bearing?

When I replaced my clutch due to a shot pilot bearing, I used a round
flat-nosed punch to break the outer bearing shell.  I placed the punch
against the flat surface of the shell lip and drove it with a hammer
parallel to the shaft.   A few good whack later the punch cut through the
shell and I was able to pry out the bearing with a screwdriver.  No damage
to the transmission.

Some play in the shaft is normal, but I don't know the spec.

Chris S.
'85 Westy
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