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Letsrunem
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How the heel do I get the pilot bearing out. I think thats what its called. Its the bearing that sits in the crank. Im doing my clutch right now. Cant seem to get out that bearing... Please help fast!!!! thanks fellas
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stuff it full of grease and stick a deep socket in there upside down with an extension clicked in backwards and tap it with a hammer, the bearing should pop out.

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You can also rent a tool for removing it, I am going to try blinds way next time.

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You can use wet paper towels or toilet paper instead of grease and get the same effect.

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