Note that release bearings make noise with much less pedal travel. Early signs of the pilot failing may be noise whenever the clutch is disengaged. The driver may also notice that the transmission is difficult to shift between gears or hard to put into reverse or first gear when stopped.
When the pilot is failing, or has failed, the input shaft will be allowed to walk around causing it to go off centre. When this happens, the transmission input shaft will begin moving around inside the transmission causing the gears and synchronizers to be off centre resulting in the transmission popping out of gear.
Why not bring your car in for a professional assessment? Then gently set the bearing into the end of the crankshaft. Using a hammer and metal drift gently tap the bearing into place. You will get a solid feeling in the hammer when the bearing is fully installed. Do not over strike the bearing to avoid damaging it. Lubricate the Pilot Bearing: The pilot bearing must be lubricated to ensure its proper operation. Use a small amount of axle bearing or silicone based grease and apply it to the inside the bearing.
Do not add an excessive amount of grease to avoid getting it onto the clutch disc, flywheel or pressure plate. Now the clutch is ready for replacement and the transmission to be re-installed. This video shows the entire transmission removal and clutch replacement along with the pilot bearing replacement. If you have any questions about a pilot bearing , please visit our forum. If you need car repair advice , please ask our community of mechanics who are happy to help. How Does It Work?
Ask a Car Question. It's located in the center of the crankshaft flange or flywheel. Pilot bearings are either bearings or bushings. The bearing type can be ball, roller, or needle bearings packed in grease. If the manufacturer recommends adding bearing grease, be careful to avoid contaminating the clutch disk or the surface of the flywheel. Pilot bushings are brass and infused with lubrication. Adding lubrication can increase friction with these soft metal type bushings.
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