Clutch Pilot Bearings

Tools Required:

• Impact Slide Hammer T50T-100-A
• Impact Slide Hammer T59L-100-B
• Puller Attachment T58L-101-B

A needle roller bearing is used as a clutch pilot bearing on all vehicles. It is inserted directly into the crankshaft on 2.3L OHC engines. A bearing and adapter is used on the 5.0L engine with the adapter and bearing comprising an assembly that cannot be serviced separately. On vehicles equipped with 2.3L OHC engines the clutch pilot bearings must always be installed with the seal end of the bearing facing the transmission. The adapter-type bearing assembly, used on the 5.0L engine, can only be installed in the proper direction. The bearing assembly and seal are pregreased and do not require additional lubrication. A new bearing assembly must be installed whenever a bearing assembly is removed.

Removal

1. Remove transmission, clutch pressure plate and disc.

2. Pull the bearing from the crankshaft using Impact Slide Hammer T50T-100-A or Impact Slide Hammer T59L-100-B and Puller Attachment T58L-101-B.

2.3L OHC Engine

Tools Required:

• Clutch Aligner T71P-7137-H
• Pilot Bearing Replacer T71P-7137-C

Installation

1. Coat pilot bearing bore in crankshaft with a small quantity of Premium Long Life Grease C1AZ-19590-E (ESA-M1C75-B) or equivalent. Avoid using too much lubricant as it may be thrown on the clutch disc when the clutch revolves.

2. Using Clutch Aligner T71P-7137-H and Pilot Bearing Replacer T71P-7137-C, carefully install the pilot bearing with the seal facing the transmission.

5.0L Engine

Tools Required:

• Pilot Bearing Installer T81P-7120-B

Installation

1. Coat the pilot bearing bore in the crankshaft with a small quantity of Premium Long Life Grease C1AZ-19590-E (ESA-M1C75-B) or equivalent. Avoid using too much lubricant as it may be thrown on the clutch disc when the clutch revolves.

   NOTE: Care must be taken not to damage bearing during transmission installation while transmission input shaft is being inserted in bearing.

2. Using Pilot Bearing Installer T81P-7120-B, carefully tap with a hammer to drive the bearing squarely into the bore until the bearing is located in the crankshaft. Be sure that the needle bearing is not damaged or repositioned in the adapter collar.