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Subject:Re: Pilot Bearing/Outer Race Removal -- 81 Westy
From:Dennis Haynes
Date:Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:41:38 -0500

A Small grinder (Dremel) can grind the wall thin enough to collapse it with
a punch or chisel.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Gary Meier
Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 9:48 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Pilot Bearing/Outer Race Removal -- 81 Westy

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