Well actually, i think you already found the grief.

Aug 10, I really don’t think you want to do the “Hanes method” The ls1 has a Welch plug in the back of the crank where the pilot bearing goes and if you start trying to push out the frozen pilot bearing using the hydraulic force created by packing the bearing with grease and inserting some sort of piston like object you will more then likely damage the Welch plug before pushing out the bearing which will.

Jan 03, For reference, here's the style pilot bearing removal tool I used. It's inexpensive but took more work than perhaps some of the more costly treeclean.bar://amz. Jan 04, well u will need a little grease and tap it in this can be done with a old socket if you are very careful! you want to make sure that you don't scar the bearing with the socket so every time you hit it make sure the socket is on flat and fully contacting the bearing.

also use a socket that is just a tad bit smaller then the bearing so that you are covering the entire surface and you want to put the side that Estimated Reading Time: 4 mins.

a pilot bearing. Your old pilot bearing must be removed by means of a mechanical pilot bearing puller – DO NOT attempt to use a “hydraulic” method to push-out or remove your old pilot bearing!).

The best method to determine the correct pilot bearing and pilot bearing position for your application is by using a straight edge or yard. Dec 03, Your old pilot bearing must be removed by means of a mechanical pilot bearing puller. DO NOT attempt to use a “hydraulic” method to push-out or remove your old pilot bearing!

The best method to determine the correct pilot bearing position for your application is by using a straight edge or yard stick across the front of your transmission Bell housing and measure the distance that your Reviews: 3.