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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 43276 Clutch Pilot Bearing Remover

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the engine flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement in Engine Mechanical 2.2L or Engine Flywheel Replacement in Engine Mechanical 4.3L.

  2. Object Number: 353275  Size: SH

    Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.

    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.

  3. Remove the clutch pilot bearing using the J 43276 .
  4. 2.1. Install the J 43276-1 tool body into the clutch pilot bearing.
    2.2. Using a wrench secure the J 43276-1 tool body.
    2.3. Insert the J 43276-2 forcing screw into the J 43276-1 tool body.
    2.4. Rotate the J 43276-2 forcing screw clockwise into the J 43276-1 tool body until the clutch pilot bearing is completely removed from the crankshaft.
    2.5. Rotate the J 43276-2 forcing screw counterclockwise to remove the J 43276-2 forcing screw from the J 43276-1 tool body.
    2.6. Remove the J 43276-1 tool body from the clutch pilot bearing.
  5. Discard the clutch pilot bearing.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 334385  Size: SH

    Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.

  1. Install the NEW clutch pilot bearing using a suitable clutch pilot bearing installation tool.
  2. Measure to ensure the proper installation depth is obtained.
  3. Install the engine flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement in Engine Mechanical 2.2L or Engine Flywheel Replacement in Engine Mechanical 4.3L.