Tools Required

Notice: When using the J 43276 Clutch Pilot Bearing Remover, always secure the J 43276-1 Clutch Pilot Bearing Remover tool body using a wrench. Do not allow the J 43276-1 tool body to rotate. Failing to do so causes damage to the J 43276-1 tool body.

Important: The flywheel spacer (if applicable) must be removed prior to clutch pilot bearing removal.

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the manual transmission assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Transmission Replacement in Manual Transmission - NV 4500.
3. Remove the clutch pressure plate and the clutch disc from the flywheel. Refer to Clutch Assembly Replacement .
4. Remove the clutch pilot bearing using the J 43276 .

4.1.	Install the J 43276-1 into the clutch pilot bearing.

4.2.	Using a wrench, secure the J 43276-1.

4.3.	Insert the J 43276-2 into the J 43276-1.

4.4.	Rotate the J 43276-2 clockwise into the J 43276-1 until the clutch pilot bearing is completely removed from the crankshaft.

4.5.	Rotate the J 43276-2 counterclockwise to remove the J 43276-2 from the J 43276-1.

4.6.	Remove the J 43276-1 from the tool body.




5. Discard the pilot bearing.

Important: The flywheel spacer (if applicable) must be removed prior to pilot bearing installation.

1. Install a 5/8 inch washer (1) onto the J 38836 or equivalent.
2. Install the new pilot bearing (2) onto the tool.



3. Install the new pilot bearing into the crankshaft using the J 38836 .



4. Inspect the clutch pilot bearing for proper installation.
5. Install the pressure plate and the clutch disc to the flywheel. Refer to Clutch Assembly Replacement .
6. Install the manual transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement in Manual Transmission - NV 4500.
7. Lower the vehicle.