Tools Required

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.

1. Remove the Flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement in Engine Mechanical-3.5L.



2. Using the J 43276 perform the following in order to remove the clutch pilot bearing:

2.1.	Install the J 43276-1 into the clutch pilot bearing.

2.2.	Using a wrench, secure the J 43276-1.

2.3.	Insert the J 43276-2 into the J 43276-1.

2.4.	Rotate the J 43276-2 clockwise into the J 43276-1 until the clutch pilot bearing is completely removed from the crankshaft.

2.5.	Rotate the J 43276-2 counterclockwise to remove the J 43276-2 from the J 43276-1.

2.6.	Remove the J 43276-1 from the tool body.

3. Discard the old clutch pilot bearing.

1. Install the J 45949  (3) into the clutch pilot bearing (1).
2. Install the clutch pilot bearing (1) into the crankshaft (2).

The J 45949  (3) will install the pilot bearing (1) to the proper depth of 11.6 mm (0.457 in)(a).

3. Remove the J 45949  (3).
4. Install the Flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement in Engine Mechanical-3.5L.