Pilot bearing install

old4runner · 08-23-2010, 01:00 PM

I am ready to install my new pilot bearing, but I have one question, how far in is too far in? When I took the old one out it was slightly recessed, but I didn't bother taking measurements. Is there some way to know for sure? I really don't want to let up off the clutch later this week and find out I screwed this up.

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Birdbrain · 08-23-2010, 01:05 PM

it goes in slightly recessed. i took a socket that was the diameter of the bearing and 'beat' it in with a hammer

slacker · 08-23-2010, 05:27 PM

it will only "seat" so far .. install it untill it "seats"

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old4runner · 08-23-2010, 06:28 PM

thanks guys, I got it in, I think I did it right I guess I'll know here in a couple of days when everything is put back together. BTW I did a search before posting this and there were quite a few different ideas on how to get the old bearing out and the new bearing in. I used the wet paper method to pop the old bearing out, it worked like a champ. I put the new bearing in the freezer at -10F and it was still tight enough that I had to tap it in like birdbrain suggested.

This site has helped me out a ton since I found it about 4 years ago....I'd visit it more, but these things called kids keep me from having me time very often. Anyway, thanks Yotatech.

08-23-2010, 01:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
Birdbrain Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Woodinville, WA Posts: 3,946	it goes in slightly recessed. i took a socket that was the diameter of the bearing and 'beat' it in with a hammer __________________ Yeah So... I'm gonna be buying a Nissan so...

08-23-2010, 05:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
slacker Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (1) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: BC Canada Posts: 4,206	it will only "seat" so far .. install it untill it "seats" . __________________ http://www.toyotafiberglass.com check out all of our builds in the VENDOR section 86 4x4 , fiberglass bed , 1/2 doors , hood ... more to come . 84 2WD "hotrod" Intercooled 7MGTE CURRENT PROJECT 83 Trekker SR5 DONE June 2011 2WD fourm I frequent NEW Trekker forum

08-23-2010, 06:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
old4runner Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 165	thanks guys, I got it in, I think I did it right I guess I'll know here in a couple of days when everything is put back together. BTW I did a search before posting this and there were quite a few different ideas on how to get the old bearing out and the new bearing in. I used the wet paper method to pop the old bearing out, it worked like a champ. I put the new bearing in the freezer at -10F and it was still tight enough that I had to tap it in like birdbrain suggested. This site has helped me out a ton since I found it about 4 years ago....I'd visit it more, but these things called kids keep me from having me time very often. Anyway, thanks Yotatech. __________________ '89 pickup 4x4 22re extended cab '87 4runner 22re SOLD '99 Ford 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel Crew Cab 4X4 Flatbed Dually 6 speed manual with locking hubs Don't nock the picture of my finger...it is a battle wound from working on my Toyota pickup

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