Pilot Bearing: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Remove the transaxle.
2. Remove the clutch pressure plate and the clutch disc.
3. Inspect the transaxle input shaft pilot bearing for:
- Misalignment and looseness in the crankshaft.
- Needle rollers for scoring, worn or broken rollers, inadequate grease or discoloration.





4. Use Puller T58L-101-B to remove the pilot bearing.
5. Clean the transaxle input shaft with a wire brush.
6. Inspect the transmission input shaft for:
- Burrs.
- Rust.
- Damage to the input shaft spline.
- Damage to the input shaft on the pilot bearing contact surface.





INSTALLATION
1. Use Driver Handle T80T-4000-W and Pilot Bearing Replacer T88C-7025-EH to install the pilot bearing.





2. Ensure the pilot bearing is installed to specifications below the surface of the crankshaft flange.
3. Install the clutch pressure plate and the clutch disc.
4. Apply a light coating of Premium Long Life Grease XG-1-C, XG-1-K or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B to the transaxle input shaft.
5. Install the transaxle.