Clutch Pilot Bearing Installation (RPO HP2)

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Tools Required

J 8433-1 Puller Bar
J 45949 Pilot Bearing and Flywheel Locator Installer

Inspect a used flexplate locator for wear at the inside diameter (ID) area (1). Measure for oversize and out-of-round conditions. A locator with an ID area that exceeds 21.025 mm (0.828 in) must be replaced.
Inspect a used flexplate locator for scoring or grooves (2) in the ID area. A locator with scoring or grooves may not properly align or position the torque converter. Locators with scoring or grooves in the ID area must be replaced.

Fig 1: View Of Flexplate Locator Inside Diameter & Scoring Or Grooves (RPO HP2)

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Use the J 8433-1 (1) and the J 45949 (2) in order to install the locator (3) into the rear of the crankshaft.

Fig 2: Installing Locator Using J 8433-1 & J 45949 (RPO HP2)

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Inspect the locator for proper installation. A properly installed locator should protrude no more than 8.4 mm (0.33 in) (a) from the rear of the crankshaft.

Fig 3: View Of Locator Proper Installation Position (RPO HP2)

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