You can use the grease method. But first you will need a 6" or longer piece of steel round stock that has the same outside diameter as the inside diameter of the pilot bearing. Now, pack the pilot bearing full of thick axle grease, as much as you can get in there, then insert the round stock into the bearing and strike the round stock hard with a large hammer once or twice. Now repack the bearing with grease and strike it again. Each time you do this the pilot bearing should move out a little bit. After several strikes it will come out all the way.
To remove the pilot bearing on a Ford full-size Bronco, first, ensure the transmission is out and the crankshaft is accessible. Use a pilot bearing puller or a slide hammer with a suitable attachment to grip the bearing and carefully pull it out. If you don’t have these tools, you can also pack the bearing with grease and use a dowel or rod to force it out by applying pressure. Clean the crankshaft bore before installing the new pilot bearing.
remove the transmission and u will need a pilot bearing puller with a slide hammer which u can get at any auto-zone on loan.
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I will answer this myself I tried every trick everybody told me I eventually rented a slide hammer puller designed for this. If you have a pilot shaft you can fill the pilot bearing blind hole with wheel bearing grease ( The old thick type works the best ). Then take the pilot shaft and drive it into the hole and it will push the old bearing out. YOU MAY HAVE TO FILL IT WITH GREASE MORE THAN ONCE. Good luck Jerry
The bearing is pressed in purchase a bering removal tool from any auto parts.
go to harbor freight and get a bushing/pilot tool for about $30, works wonders , I'm a mechanic
Most manual transmissions do require a pilot bearing.
It is probably the throw out bearing going bad. You have to remove the transmission from the bottom to replace it. Replace the clutch, pilot bearing, and throw out bearing and have the flywheel resurfaced.
try filling the center of pilot bering with grease find a solid object that just fits in the hole give it a good wack with a hammer the grease will force the bering out hopefully good luck! it has worked for me but dont know aboutb a ford aspire. Another alternative is to remove the six bolts holding the flywheel onto the crankshaft and carefully remove the flywheel without dropping it. Place on a bench and use a brass drift or a socket that just fits the outside edge of the bearing while still clearing the bearing bore and drive out the old one. Use the socket that fits the outside race of the new pilot bearing to install the new pilot bearing, then re-install the flywheel and be sure to torque the flywheel bolts to the proper torque.
The pilot bearing sits in the back end of the crankshaft, where the transmission side is.
does a 1990 honda prelude 2.0 s.i have a pilot bearing
theres a tool you use to remove it. ive also heard you can punch it out.