Quick and easy way of removing it - fill the pilot bearing hole FULL of
grease... then get a bolt that will JUST fit inside of the pilot bearing
(M14??) then take a hammer and give the bolt a good, hard smack and pop -
out comes the pilot bearing!

David Marshall

Fast Forward Automotive Inc.
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Quesnel BC Canada  V2J 6Z3

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-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Paul Rogers
Sent: May 12, 2003 4:15 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Pilot Bearing Removal?

Listies,
I'm having a bit of trouble removing the old pilot bearing. The FLAPS sold
me
this self tapping hydraulic thing that you use with a grease gun but it
hasn't quite done what it's supposed to so I'm looking for alternative
methods. Since this is my first clutch job on a Vanagon I'm not up to speed
on the various techniques. Any input will be greatly
appreciated.............................

Paul Rogers
85 WWW "el Lobito"
Danville, CA