need a fast answer

[kristen]

do i have to remove my clutch in order to replace my pilot bushing? if yes...where can i find a clutch aligment tool fast? (centerforce clutch)

[T-Mill]

Re: need a fast answer

I'm pretty sure the clutch needs to be removed, but I'm not 100%... but as for the second question, you can get one at Sears for like $25

[Mogobs30th]

Re: need a fast answer

What did you break?

[kristen]

Re: need a fast answer

got a part number?


and i didn't break anything hell i haven't had the car out since sept 09. lol.

it's just an on going issue. with the shifting. and while i had a bunch of parts off i wanted to check out the enterals. and change the pilot bushing

[Mogobs30th]

Re: need a fast answer

Lies.

[T-Mill]

Re: need a fast answer

http://www.lislecorp.com/divisions/p...s/?product=350

This is the one I got from Sears... don't know about part numbers... iirc they had metric also, as well as pilot bushing removers...

[techsan23]

Re: need a fast answer

If your lucky the steel braided hydraulic line will pop right off like it supposed to.

Its probably possible to get the pilot bushing out and back in with the clutch in place, but practically you will be removing it. All due respect; I'll bet if you went to a GM service department and smiled real big you would be leaving with a plastic alignment tool that comes with most replacement clutches. Alot of guys throw them in their tool box after putting a clutch in.

[Bandit127]

Re: need a fast answer

We have countless aligners at the shop I work at.

Another method you can try for free* is using hydraulics.

Pack the space behind the bearing with grease, like chassis grease, and get a socket or better a bolt, that fits as close as possible, within a mm. and smack the socket in. What will "should" happen, is the grease will try to compress, and it'll push the bearing out a little bit.

Repack grease and repeat. Cheap, usually easy, and you dont have to buy tools. But really I only use this method when its on a very small pilot bearing.

[enzia35]

Re: need a fast answer

Gonna have to remove clutch. Get a puller from Autozone, hammer it on, and use a slide hammer to get it out. Then you'll need to grind it off.

[kristen]

Re: need a fast answer

finally go the tranny down. and yes you do need to take the stupid clutch off oh well.

[cam98aro]

Re: need a fast answer

finally go the tranny down. and yes you do need to take the stupid clutch off oh well.

im sure in some way,shape or form its possible to remove the pilot with the clutch still on the car, but with the ~12 bolts you need to take out its well worth it

it only takes what.. 5 min to pull the pressure plate and flywheel?