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.
Fig 1: Removing Clutch Pilot Bearing Using J 43276
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1. 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.
2. Discard the pilot bearing.
   Fig 2: View Of Pilot Bearing (without RPO HP2)

   Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.