Replacing bearings in the end of crankshaft?!

[Blueovalboy89]

I am replacing the rear main seal on my turbocoupe motor that im putting in my '84 Ranger. I noticed, when i got the flywheel off that there were little long skinny bearings falling out of the rear main "cap" i guess you would call it. I'm assuming this is where the input shaft on the trans is cradled. Say your looking at the back end of the crank(still in the motor), and rear main seal. I'm talking about the little bearings in the very center of the end of the crank. Can anyone give me some info on what exactly this is and how to replace the bearings.

 

[mikepotts]

WOW! excuse my suprise. what you are looking at is the pilot bearing. you dont replace the bearings, you replace the whole pilot bearing as a unit. normally i would suggest doing the grease removal method, but since it is falling apart, you will need a pilot bearing removal tool.

good luck!

 

[Blueovalboy89]

Thanks a lot man. This isn't the same pilot bearing that comes in a clutch kit is it?

 

[Hardwareman]

Yes, it is.




Allen

 

[Blueovalboy89]

Ok, i see. 'Preciate it guys.