FYI Pilot Bearing
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From: STL Mo
FYI Pilot Bearing
Anyhow Im in the middle of a new slave, master, and clutch install, man let me tell you I was looking at the pilot bearing and was like how the hell is that coming out. Autozone has a blind bearing puller kit they rent for $140. It came out in like 20 seconds. Just thought Id throw that out there...
Burning Brakes
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oh my god what ever you do, do not pack it with grease and try to reverse hydaulic press it out 
behind it is a soft plug that will tilt sideways pushing grease and shrapnel into your engine! trust me!
behind it is a soft plug that will tilt sideways pushing grease and shrapnel into your engine! trust me!
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I'd say whoever pulled that stunt got what they deserved.
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Anyhow Im in the middle of a new slave, master, and clutch install, man let me tell you I was looking at the pilot bearing and was like how the hell is that coming out. Autozone has a blind bearing puller kit they rent for $140. It came out in like 20 seconds. Just thought Id throw that out there...
Works like a charm.
http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPage...Bearing+Puller
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From: STL Mo
Anyhow Im in the middle of a new slave, master, and clutch install, man let me tell you I was looking at the pilot bearing and was like how the hell is that coming out. Autozone has a blind bearing puller kit they rent for $140. It came out in like 20 seconds. Just thought Id throw that out there...
Save someone some time anyhow
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I will get the part number and tool maker tomorrow 
It works perfect and is only about 3-4 inches long, so it fits inside the bell housing easily.
It works perfect and is only about 3-4 inches long, so it fits inside the bell housing easily.