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 .
2. Remove the manual transmission assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Transmission Replacement or Transmission Replacement .
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 or Transmission Replacement .
7. Lower the vehicle.