How to install Pilot Bearing??

[Eternal_240Sx]

This question is kind of stupid but I have never installed a pilot bearing before. Could someone please explain it to me real fast? thanks..

[kenjim]

This question is kind of stupid but I have never installed a pilot bearing before. Could someone please explain it to me real fast? thanks..
You need a slide hammer to get it out. You can borrow one from Pepboys or most other auto stores.

[Eternal_240Sx]

wharts the best way to get it in?

[Eternal_240Sx]

nm i got it

[Eternal_240Sx]

ok heres the problem. I actually cracked the pilot bearing while trying to get it in. The pilot bearing looked like it was a tiny bit too big. i thought the place i bought the clutch from sent me the wrong bearing. Then i went to auto zone and i believe the 89 maxima would be the same as the s13 sr right? Well the thing was it was exactly the same size as the pilot bearing i got from exedy. Are automatic sr's different than manual sr's crankshaft???? I tried to sand the pilot bearing down to make it fit but so far it has been unsuccessful. Anyone have better ideas??!?!?

thanks

[old_s13]

just get the right size, its as simple as that.

as for removing it, i took a flatblade chizel type tool and just destroyed it.. came out like pie. a couple hits and i literally tore the thing apart, very easy. just clean the hole and insert your new one (ha ha ha)...