Clutch Pilot Bearing Removal (C/K/C3500HD)

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Tools Required

J 43276 Clutch Pilot Bearing Remover

CAUTION: Refer to SAFETY GLASSES CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.

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 will cause damage to the J 43276-1 tool body.

Remove the clutch pilot bearing using the J 43276 .
1. 1.1. Install the J 43276-1 tool body into the clutch pilot bearing.
2. 1.2. Using a wrench secure the J 43276-1 tool body.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Clutch Pilot Bearing Using J 43276 (C/K/C3500HD)
  Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
3. 1.3. Insert the J 43276-2 forcing screw into the J 43276-1 tool body.
4. 1.4. Rotate the J 43276-2 forcing screw clockwise into the J 43276-1 tool body until the clutch pilot bearing is completely removed from the crankshaft.
5. 1.5. Rotate the J 43276-2 forcing screw counterclockwise to remove the J 43276-2 forcing screw from the J 43276-1 tool body.
6. 1.6. Remove the J 43276-1 tool body from the clutch pilot bearing.
Discard the clutch pilot bearing.