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Genuine Chevrolet K1500 Pilot Bearing
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Chevrolet K1500 Bearing,Clutch Pilot
Part Number: 14061685$18.21 MSRP: $34.36You Save: $16.15 (47%)Ships in 1-2 Business Days
Chevrolet K1500 Pilot Bearing
The Chevrolet K1500 Pilot Bearing sits in the crankshaft end or flywheel center and keeps the transmission input shaft correctly lined up so clutch engagement stays smooth and power flows without grinding. Across decades of Chevrolet pickups, this small part has appeared either as a ball or roller style bearing or as a sintered bronze bushing, but every Pilot Bearing version pursues the same goal, reducing friction where the input shaft rides. When the clutch pedal is depressed on a K1500, the Pilot Bearing allows the engine crank to spin freely while the gearbox momentarily slows, preventing gear clash and making shifts easy for drivers. A worn Pilot Bearing will whistle or rumble, transmit vibration through the pedal, and eventually make a K1500 stubborn to slide into first or reverse. Because replacement demands separating the transmission from the engine, Chevrolet owners watch for early warning sounds and swap the Pilot Bearing together with the clutch to avoid repeat labor.
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Chevrolet K1500 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 K1500?A:The clutch pilot bearing is a needle roller type bearing which is pressed into the rear of the crankshaft. It's 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. Because of its inaccessibility, replace it with a new one if you have any doubt about its condition. If the engine has been removed from the vehicle, disregard the following which don't apply. Remove the transmission. Remove the clutch components. Check the bearing for excessive wear, scoring, lack of grease, roughness 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 special puller, but an alternative method also works very well. Find a solid steel bar which is slightly smaller in diameter than the bearing. Alternatives to a solid bar would be a wood dowel or a socket with a bolt fixed in place to make it solid. Check the bar for fit-it should just slip into the bearing with very little clearance. Pack the bearing and the area behind it with heavy grease. Pack it tightly to eliminate as much air as possible. Insert the bar into the bearing bore and strike the bar sharply with a hammer, which will force the grease to the back side of the bearing and push it out. Remove the bearing and clean all grease from the crankshaft recess. To install the new bearing, lightly lubricate the outside surface with grease, then drive it into the recess with a soft-face hammer. Some bearings have an O-ring seal, which must face out. Install the clutch components, transmission and all other components removed previously. Tighten all fasteners to the recommended torque.
