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Chevrolet Colorado Bearing, Clutch Pilot
Part Number: 12557583$13.60 MSRP: $25.68You Save: $12.08 (48%)Ships in 1-3 Business Days
Chevrolet Colorado Pilot Bearing
The Chevrolet Colorado Pilot Bearing keeps the manual transmission input shaft perfectly centered on the crankshaft, reducing friction and allowing it to change smoothly between gears. Every Chevrolet Colorado clutch assembly relies on the Pilot Bearing each time the pedal is pressed and released. Over the production run of the truck, there have been two main variants applied by the company, which are a ball or roller Pilot Bearing using hardened steel balls or rollers spinning between inner and outer races and a sintered bronze Pilot Bearing often labeled a pilot bushing, which allows the shaft to glide on an oil-soaked bronze sleeve. The rolling type handles both radial and axial loads at higher shaft speeds, and the bronze type requires a lubricant film and can be applied for lighter loads with a simple construction. Both styles have the same goal, but the rolling style has heavier stress and heat resistance compared to the bronze unit, which is quieter and easier to press into the crank or flywheel. Symptoms of wear include whining, clutch chatter, and stubborn shifting to remind Colorado owners that a worn-out Pilot Bearing can easily transmit vibration into the gearbox. Routine inspection of races, rollers, or bushing surfaces for scoring or roughness assists in maintaining Chevrolet transmission life.
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Chevrolet Colorado Pilot Bearing Parts Questions & Experts Answers
- Q: What is the purpose of the clutch pilot bearing and how should it be inspected and replaced on Chevrolet Colorado?A:The clutch pilot bearing is pressed into the rear of the crankshaft. It is greased at the factory and does not require additional lubrication. Its primary purpose is to support the front of the transmission input shaft. The pilot bearing should be inspected whenever the clutch components are removed from the engine. Due to its inaccessibility, if you are in doubt as to its condition, replace it with a new one. If the engine has been removed from the vehicle, disregard the following steps that do not apply. Remove the transmission. Remove the clutch components and the flywheel. Inspect for any excessive wear, scoring, lack of grease, dryness or obvious damage. If any of these conditions are noted, the bearing should be replaced. A flashlight will be helpful to direct light into the recess. Removal can be accomplished with a slide hammer fitted with a puller attachment, which are available at most auto parts stores or equipment rental yards. To install the new bearing, lightly lubricate the outside surface with multi-purpose grease, then drive it into the recess. A socket with an outside diameter slightly smaller than that of the bearing can be used. Drive it in to a depth of 0.457-inch. Be careful not to let the bearing become cocked in the bore. Install the clutch components, transmission and all other components removed previously, tightening all fasteners properly.
