The only reason a Pilot Bearing will wear out is: Holding the clutch pedal
in while at a stop and revving the engine. If when you come to a stop you
put the transmission in neutral and release the clutch, you will probably
never have to worry about the Pilot Bearing failure, not to mention the
Clutch Throwout Bearing failure. When you are at a stop and you cannot seem
to shift into gear without grinding the gears, it is most likely a Pilot
Bearing failure. That bearing allows the transmission to stop turning while
the engine continues to run. If the bearing fails, there is no slippage and
the crankshaft and the transmission shaft will act as one continuously. Pat
----- Original Message -----
From: R Haug <haugchiro@moscow.com>
To: snyler <marc@animalfirm.com>; <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, September 02, 2001 7:54 AM
Subject: Re: Pilot bearing
> snyler wrote:
>
> > List,
> > Any advice on how to properly replace a pilot bearing? How to
> > remove safely, how to put the new one in straight, any lubrication, etc.
> > Ronnie Day was down yesterday, a wealth of info as you all know, but I
> > forgot to ask him (D'oh!).
>
> Marc,
> The easiest way to remove the pilot bearing is with a
> special slide hammer used for the bearing. A few taps
> and it comes right out. To install a new one, clean the
> crank shaft area and drive the new one in. I think there
> is probably a special tool designed for the task but I
> have used either a soft metal drift or you can use the
> back side of a socket against the bearing and tap it
> into the hole. Definitely grease the bearing and input
> shaft before the trany and engine go back together.
> Bob,
> Moscow
> 67.5
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