installing pilot bearing

[Timbit]

hey guys....when installing the pilot bearing...is there any specific way that is goes in? like a special tool? cause I had an engine swap done, and I put the pilot bearing in the new engine (auto explorer it came from) and I measure the way the other one was in, and tapped it in just the same distance in and looked just as straight....

but I have shifting problems with the truck, and it seems to wanna almost hang up when starting to slow down...almost like a jerk or something similar when you let off the gas completely.....nothing in the wheels is dragging, but would this cause this sympton??? it has been annoying for a looooong time now

 

[4x4RangerGuy]

I assume it's an M5OD tranny?

These transmissions are clunky to be begin with, and will transmit every little sudden acceleration/deceleration throughout the vehicle. A small amount is acceptable, however if you're bogging down hard something's not right.

 

[Timbit]

yeah....I think I might have to use the old crank and put new bearings and valve train in it, so I can retain the old pilot bearing, cause it didn't do it wiht the old engine....

 

[metalmacguyver]

new bearings should not cause a problem. wrong sized new ones or something like that can.