Pilot bearing and bushings

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  Be sure to use the proper jack stands for the weight of the vehicle in question, And if possible have someone there with you while performing the work.
 
  Be sure to use the proper jack stands for the weight of the vehicle in question, And if possible have someone there with you while performing the work.
 
  Please do not place vehicle on blocks of wood or concrete blocks.
 
  Please do not place vehicle on blocks of wood or concrete blocks.
  and if possible and you have access to a transmission stand use it by all means. ( VEHICLE NEED TO BE ON A GOOD LEVEL SURFACE )
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  and if possible and you have access to a transmission stand use it by all means.
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( VEHICLE NEED TO BE ON A GOOD LEVEL SURFACE )
 
After the transmission has been removed and cleared from the vehicle and you will remove the flexplate/flywheel.
 
After the transmission has been removed and cleared from the vehicle and you will remove the flexplate/flywheel.
 
Then if you look at the end od the crankshaft you will see the bushing it is where the shaft of the transmission will ride when installed.
 
Then if you look at the end od the crankshaft you will see the bushing it is where the shaft of the transmission will ride when installed.
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* Just a note * When using the grease/toilet paper method wear gloves or wrap a rag around whatever you are using to hit with the hammer to help prevent flying debrie.
 
* Just a note * When using the grease/toilet paper method wear gloves or wrap a rag around whatever you are using to hit with the hammer to help prevent flying debrie.
 
*And also if you can't find a tool to use to fit the bearing i have use a 3 inch 1/2 Inch drive extension to place in the center of the bearing and force it out. But by all means if you can use the small fingered slide hammer. Do so.
 
*And also if you can't find a tool to use to fit the bearing i have use a 3 inch 1/2 Inch drive extension to place in the center of the bearing and force it out. But by all means if you can use the small fingered slide hammer. Do so.
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* And this process will work on whatever vehicle you are working on that has a manual transmission.

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