My understanding is that a slide hammer works best. I've tried the
method of filling it with grease and using an input shaft or some other
rod to "hammer" the bearing out. The idea being that hydrolic pressure
would force it out. I didn't have such luck. I finally wound up just
hammering it out using a chisel. I scratched the crank shaft a little
but, but the new one went in just fine. Keep in mind, I did this all
with the crank shaft out of the engine, and this was a diesel.

Brad

Jeffrey Stangeland wrote:

>hey all,
>
>
>
>>#1) Pull the flywheel, install a flywheel O ring,
>>Flywheel felt seal,
>>Pilot bearing and Front main seal. ($12.00) It is
>>sometimes hard to get
>>the pilot bearing out ........... give it a try, if
>>you need help post
>>again.
>>
>>
>
>..... got my tranny on the ground; having a time
>getting the pilot bearing out --- any clues ????
>thanks,
>jeff
>
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