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Subject:Re: Pilot Bearing/Outer Race Removal -- 81 Westy
From:OlRivrRat
Date:Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:45:34 -0700

Gary

        If you can find a round object ~ rod or dowel ~ that is the same O'D'
as the I'D' of the Chase, you can fill the hole with grease & then
drive the rod or dowel or whatever into the whole & with fingers
crossed the chase will be pushed out by the hydraulic pressure. Good
Luck!

                                                        ORR ~ DeanB

On 11 Jan , 2012, at 7:48 PM, Gary Meier wrote:

> When i pulled the engine due to a howl when the clutch was
> disengaged I found the pilot bearing in dust with a few very small
> pieces. Now I.m faced with removal of the outer race. There's not
> enough of a lip for a puller to catch. Any BTDT/Suggestions/Advice
> on how to remove the outer race on the pilot bearing will be greatly
> appreciated.
> Gary Meier