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Solomansy · 06-16-2010, 08:40 PM

hello i have an auto s13 and im doing 5 spd swap on friday... i need to noe what do i do about the pilot bearing?

i dont noe what to do about the pilot bearing

thank u all!!!

*fliprayzin240sx* · 06-16-2010, 09:24 PM

Either rent a puller from Kragens or get creative if you cant get a puller. I used to get a drill and drill the bearing on 2 sides to collapse it in. Just gotta be super careful not to drill too far in and damage the crank.

*Jonnie Fraz* · 06-16-2010, 09:37 PM

Man we just hit it from either side with an air chisel and it pops right out.

Fries · 06-16-2010, 09:42 PM

Do yourself a favor, rent a puller and slide hammer. I had a HELL of a time getting mine out. You just have to wedge it in there just right and BAM get that bitch out.

Good luck, I don't suggest drilling it out.

crzy240man · 06-16-2010, 09:47 PM

i thought automatics didnt have a pilot bearing?

*Jonnie Fraz* · 06-16-2010, 10:14 PM

They have a large steel spacer that the torque converter goes into...not so much a bearing as a receiver.

heavenboundkevin · 06-17-2010, 06:14 PM

youre in long beach? dude just get a slide hammer and pilot bearing puller from autozone. TRUST. ride your bike there, skateboard, drive moms van, whatever. that bearing was a bitch to get out. im sorry project car-great article, but i was not able to get it out with a pipe wrench.

Shadowhunter · 06-17-2010, 06:41 PM

Harbor Freight. Blind Hole Puller. Like $30.00, made specifically for pilot bearing removal and comes with the slide hammer. It'll knock it out like a champ.

90white240 · 06-17-2010, 06:46 PM

Has anyone ever tried water paper?

LOUD240 · 06-17-2010, 08:07 PM

die grinder the inside of the bushing and collapse it with a pair of channel lock plyers

bb4_96 · 06-18-2010, 08:22 AM

Wet toilet paper FTMFW!!!!! Get some wet tp stuff it in the hole. Grab a 1/2 or 3/8 drive extension(whatever fits). beat the extension in. Stuff in more toilet paper and beat till it comes out. Fluid power for the win dammit! I had mine out in 5 minutes. No trips to the parts store for a puller that may or may not work and it's free if you jack tp from the gas station!

japslapsilvia · 06-18-2010, 09:15 AM

use an 11 MM socket and a 1/4 in extension...put the socket on the extrension backwards...fill the hole with bearing grease..tap the socket in and bushing/bearing will come out....

Solomansy · 06-19-2010, 10:11 PM

thanks u guyz for all yah help... got my car running nice and smooth no problem at all... took me two days to finish lol =)

06-16-2010, 08:40 PM	#1
Solomansy Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Beach California Age: 38 Posts: 89 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	pilot bearing!!! HELP!!! hello i have an auto s13 and im doing 5 spd swap on friday... i need to noe what do i do about the pilot bearing? i dont noe what to do about the pilot bearing thank u all!!!

06-16-2010, 09:24 PM	#2
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Either rent a puller from Kragens or get creative if you cant get a puller. I used to get a drill and drill the bearing on 2 sides to collapse it in. Just gotta be super careful not to drill too far in and damage the crank. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

06-16-2010, 09:37 PM	#3
Jonnie Fraz Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cali Age: 56 Posts: 1,371 Trader Rating: (29) Rides Gallery: Jonnie Fraz Feedback Score: 29 reviews	Man we just hit it from either side with an air chisel and it pops right out. __________________ Stealth-Custom-Fab.com

06-16-2010, 09:42 PM	#4
Fries Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas/or/Afghanistan Age: 37 Posts: 1,514 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Do yourself a favor, rent a puller and slide hammer. I had a HELL of a time getting mine out. You just have to wedge it in there just right and BAM get that bitch out. Good luck, I don't suggest drilling it out. __________________

06-16-2010, 09:47 PM	#5
crzy240man Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 7 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i thought automatics didnt have a pilot bearing? __________________ "If your not first your last" S13-VH45de

06-16-2010, 10:14 PM	#6
Jonnie Fraz Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cali Age: 56 Posts: 1,371 Trader Rating: (29) Rides Gallery: Jonnie Fraz Feedback Score: 29 reviews	They have a large steel spacer that the torque converter goes into...not so much a bearing as a receiver. __________________ Stealth-Custom-Fab.com

06-17-2010, 06:41 PM	#8
Shadowhunter Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Diego,CA Age: 40 Posts: 647 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Harbor Freight. Blind Hole Puller. Like $30.00, made specifically for pilot bearing removal and comes with the slide hammer. It'll knock it out like a champ.

06-17-2010, 06:46 PM	#9
90white240 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ghettolanto!!!!! Posts: 874 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Has anyone ever tried water paper?

06-17-2010, 08:07 PM	#10
LOUD240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Victorhell DAM ITS HOT Posts: 1,920 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	die grinder the inside of the bushing and collapse it with a pair of channel lock plyers

06-18-2010, 08:22 AM	#11
bb4_96 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Under my car Posts: 785 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Wet toilet paper FTMFW!!!!! Get some wet tp stuff it in the hole. Grab a 1/2 or 3/8 drive extension(whatever fits). beat the extension in. Stuff in more toilet paper and beat till it comes out. Fluid power for the win dammit! I had mine out in 5 minutes. No trips to the parts store for a puller that may or may not work and it's free if you jack tp from the gas station!

06-19-2010, 10:11 PM	#13
Solomansy Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Beach California Age: 38 Posts: 89 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	thanks u guyz for all yah help... got my car running nice and smooth no problem at all... took me two days to finish lol =)