Pilot Bearing Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup, 2005 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2005 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Inspect the transmission input shaft pilot bearing:
- for misalignment and looseness in the crankshaft (gasoline engine) or the flywheel (diesel engine).
- needle rollers for scoring, discoloration, wear, broken rollers and inadequate lubricant.
- seal for damage and lubricant leakage.
  - Install a new transmission input shaft pilot bearing if any of these conditions are present. Refer to CLUTCH .
    
    Fig 1: Identifying Pilot Bearing (5.4L And 6.8L)
    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    
    Fig 2: Identifying Pilot Bearing (6.0L)
    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.