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Adam

Post subject: Pilot Bushing Removal

PostPosted: Wed Jun 13, 2001 11:45 pm

I am putting a new clutch in my 80 Aspen Wagon and I figured while I had everything apart I'd put a new pilot bushing in the crank. My problem is that the only inside puller I can find locally which is small enough comes in a $150 (and low quality "Made in China" to boot) slide hammer set. One parts store employee suggested splitting the old bushing with a cold chisel, but I really don't think that's a good idea is it? Are there any alternate methods to removing this bushing or do I have to locate a small inside jaw type puller?

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Charlie Schmid

Post subject: Re: Pilot Bushing Removal

PostPosted: Thu Jun 14, 2001 1:38 am

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: I am putting a new clutch in my 80 Aspen Wagon
: and I figured while I had everything apart
: I'd put a new pilot bushing in the crank. My
: problem is that the only inside puller I can
: find locally which is small enough comes in
: a $150 (and low quality "Made in
: China" to boot) slide hammer set. One
: parts store employee suggested splitting the
: old bushing with a cold chisel, but I really
: don't think that's a good idea is it? Are
: there any alternate methods to removing this
: bushing or do I have to locate a small
: inside jaw type puller?

Pack the end of the crank with grease, Then install a rod that just fits inside the pilot bearing, and smack the rod with a hammer. The rod displaces the grease and pushes the pilot bearing out.

Charlie

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