How to remove and install the clutch pilot bearing on Pontiac Firebird?

Starting a little more gently you pull out the transmission and then proceed to take of the clutch. The pilot bearing is there to receive the forward end of the transmission input shaft in the form of bearing pressed on the end of the crankshaft and bugs service when the clutch is removed. Clean the bearing, using a blade, and check for wear and damages; in case of wear, use a new bearing. It can be performed with a special nut-buster, or, if necessary, with the help of hydraulic instruments. Hydraulic method: look for a strong steel bar that should be slightly smaller than bearing i.d, usually of a size 19/32 inch. Cob the bearing and the region behind it with thick grease, and try to avoid as much air in the depression as possible. Place the bar in the bearing bore and strike it gently with a hammer and this will in a way exert pressure on the grease to push the bearing out. This type requires that the grease is cleaned from the crankshaft after removal. Before fitting the new bearing, one is required to spread a thin layer of oil over the outer surface of the bearing, and then drive it into place with the bearing driver made out of a steel bar and a soft-faced hammer so that the radius is now turned outwards from the bore. The other steps of installation are the reverse of the steps of uninstallation as mentioned above.

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- Other Name: BEARING, Engine Crankshaft Clutch Pilot; Pilot Bearing
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- 1993-1995 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR, CONVERTIBLE | 6 Cyl 3.4L
- 1982-1989 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR | 6 Cyl 2.8L
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- Other Name: BEARING, Engine Crankshaft Clutch Pilot; Pilot Bearing
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 1993-2002 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR, CONVERTIBLE, COUPE | 8 Cyl 5.7L
- 1982-1987 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 8 Cyl 5.0L
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Pontiac Firebird Bearing, Clutch Pilot .
Part Number: 10040408
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- Other Name: BEARING, Engine Crankshaft Clutch Pilot; Pilot Bearing
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Pontiac Firebird Bearing, Clutch Pilot
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- Other Name: BEARING, Engine Crankshaft Clutch Pilot; Pilot Bearing
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- 1996-2002 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR, CONVERTIBLE, COUPE | 6 Cyl 3.8L

Pontiac Firebird Pilot Bearing

Pontiac Firebird Pilot Bearing allows the transmission input shaft to remain perfectly centered and allows free rotation to reduce drag and crisp every gear change. Mounted in the crankshaft nose or the flywheel hub, the Pilot Bearing carries both radial and slight axial loads that occur when the clutch engages and does not allow the shaft to scrape its housing to create heat. Early and lighter duty packages in the Firebird lineup sometimes applied a pilot bushing, a simple bronze sleeve that rides on a thin film of oil. Later Pontiac models and higher performance trims favored a true ball or needle style Pilot Bearing whose rolling elements slash friction and handle higher rpm. The main difference is in the method of movement because the bushing glides and the rolling Pilot Bearing turns on hardened races, which makes it cooler and increases the service life, although the cost of the bushing is lower and the unit can endure short-term lubrication loss. When the Pilot Bearing wears in any Pontiac Firebird, drivers will notice growling noises, clutch chatter, and sticky shifting that are indicative of imminent gear and shaft damage.

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Pontiac Firebird Pilot Bearing Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How to remove and install the clutch pilot bearing on Pontiac Firebird?
A:
Starting a little more gently you pull out the transmission and then proceed to take of the clutch. The pilot bearing is there to receive the forward end of the transmission input shaft in the form of bearing pressed on the end of the crankshaft and bugs service when the clutch is removed. Clean the bearing, using a blade, and check for wear and damages; in case of wear, use a new bearing. It can be performed with a special nut-buster, or, if necessary, with the help of hydraulic instruments. Hydraulic method: look for a strong steel bar that should be slightly smaller than bearing i.d, usually of a size 19/32 inch. Cob the bearing and the region behind it with thick grease, and try to avoid as much air in the depression as possible. Place the bar in the bearing bore and strike it gently with a hammer and this will in a way exert pressure on the grease to push the bearing out. This type requires that the grease is cleaned from the crankshaft after removal. Before fitting the new bearing, one is required to spread a thin layer of oil over the outer surface of the bearing, and then drive it into place with the bearing driver made out of a steel bar and a soft-faced hammer so that the radius is now turned outwards from the bore. The other steps of installation are the reverse of the steps of uninstallation as mentioned above.