The old trick to removing the pilot bushing is to use a wooden dowel that is
machined to a few thousandths clearance to the bushing I.D. and pack the
pilot cavity with grease. Slide the dowel into the hole. There should be
enough grease so the dowel just goes into the pilot bearing halfway. Smack
the
dowel with a hammer and the pilot bearing should get driven out by the
hydraulic pressure in the cavity. The key here is to have a close clearance
between
the dowel and the bushing ID.
You could also use a small ID puller.
John Over
Denver
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