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Pilot Bearing Removal / Installation

  1. Remove the transmission. See MANUAL TRANSMISSION REMOVAL / INSTALLATION .
  2. Remove the clutch disc and the clutch cover. See CLUTCH DISC AND COVER REMOVAL /INSTALLATION  .
  3. Using impact slide hammer SST  (307-005) and pilot bearing remover SST  (308-001) or equivalent, remove the pilot bearing from the crankshaft.
    Fig 1: Removing Pilot Bearing From Crankshaft Using Special Tools (307-005, 308-001)
    G04309233Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Inspect the transmission input shaft pilot bearing for:
    • misalignment and looseness in the flywheel.
    • needle rollers for scoring, worn or broken needle rollers, inadequate grease or discoloration.
    • seal leakage.
    NOTE:
    • The transmission input shaft pilot bearing can only be installed with the seal facing the transmission. The transmission input shaft pilot bearing is lubricated and does not require additional lubrication. A new transmission input shaft pilot bearing must be installed whenever it is removed.
    Fig 2: Installing Transmission Input Shaft Pilot Bearing Into Crankshaft Using Special Tool (308-105)
    G04309235Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Using a soft-face hammer and the pilot bearing installer SST  (308-105) or equivalent install the new transmission input shaft pilot bearing into the crankshaft.
  6. Install the clutch disc and clutch cover. See CLUTCH DISC AND COVER REMOVAL / INSTALLATION  .
  7. Install the transmission. See MANUAL TRANSMISSION REMOVAL / INSTALLATION .
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