Clutch Pilot Bearing Removal (without RPO HP2)

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Tools Required

J 43276 Clutch Pilot Bearing Remover

NOTE: 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.

IMPORTANT: The flywheel spacer, if applicable, must be removed prior to clutch pilot bearing removal.

Remove the clutch pilot bearing using the J 43276 .
1. Install the J 43276-1 into the clutch pilot bearing.
2. Using a wrench, secure the J 43276-1.
3. Insert the J 43276-2 into the J 43276-1.
4. Rotate the J 43276-2 clockwise into the J 43276-1 until the clutch pilot bearing is completely removed from the crankshaft.
5. Rotate the J 43276-2 counterclockwise to remove the J 43276-2 from the J 43276-1.
6. Remove the J 43276-1 from the tool body.

Fig 1: Removing The Clutch Pilot Bearing Using J 43276 (without RPO HP2)

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Discard the pilot bearing.

Fig 2: View Of Pilot Bearing (without RPO HP2)

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