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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Cobalt 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Clutch 🢒 Clutch Pilot Bearing Replacement

Tools Required
    • J 43276 Clutch Pilot Bearing Remover
    • J 38836 Pilot Bushing Installer/Clutch

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 353275 Size: SH
  1. Remove the clutch. Refer to Clutch Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement .

    2. Important: When using the J 43276, always secure the J 43276-1 tool body using a wrench. Do not allow the J 43276-1 tool to rotate. Failing to do so causes damage to the J 43276-1 tool body.

  2. Remove the clutch bearing using the J 43276 .
    3. 2.1. Install the J 43276-1 into the clutch pilot bearing .
    2.2. Using a wrench, secure the J 43276-1.
    2.3. Insert the J 43276-2 into the J 43276-1.
    2.4. Rotate the J 43276-2 clockwise into the J 43276-1 until the clutch pilot bearing is completely removed from the crankshaft.
    2.5. Rotate the J 43276-2 counterclockwise to remove the J 43276-2 from the J 43276-1.
    2.6. Remove the J 43276-1 from the tool body.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 260131 Size: SH
  1. Install a 5/8 inch washer (1) onto the J 38836 or equivalent. The washer serves as a stop against the crankshaft face and will assist in installing the bearing to the proper depth.
  2. Install the new pilot bearing (2) onto the tool.

    3. Object Number: 490867 Size: SH
  3. Install a new pilot bearing into the crankshaft using the J 38836 .
  4. Inspect the clutch pilot bearing for proper installation. A properly installed clutch pilot bearing will be installed until flush to the rear of the crankshaft.
  5. Install the clutch. Refer to Clutch Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement .