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Clutch Pilot Bearing Removal without RPO HP2

Tools Required

J 43276 Clutch Pilot Bearing Remover


    Object Number: 353275  Size: SH

    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. Remove the clutch pilot bearing using the J 43276 .
  2. 1.1. Install the J 43276-1 into the clutch pilot bearing.
    1.2. Using a wrench, secure the J 43276-1.
    1.3. Insert the J 43276-2 into the J 43276-1.
    1.4. Rotate the J 43276-2 clockwise into the J 43276-1 until the clutch pilot bearing is completely removed from the crankshaft.
    1.5. Rotate the J 43276-2 counterclockwise to remove the J 43276-2 from the J 43276-1.
    1.6. Remove the J 43276-1 from the tool body.

    Object Number: 642283  Size: MH
  3. Discard the pilot bearing.

Clutch Pilot Bearing Removal RPO HP2

Tools Required

J 45849 Bearing Remover


    Object Number: 1277134  Size: SH
  1. Install the J 45849  (1) into the flex plate locator (2).
  2. Using 2 wrenches, rotate the inner shaft of the J 45849 in order to remove the locator.

  3. Object Number: 1277135  Size: SH
  4. Remove the flex plate locator (147) from the rear of the crankshaft.