How do you remove the pilot bearing on a Ford Ranger?

You have to purchase or rent a Pilot bearing removal tool from most part stores, Autozone, O’riley’s. It is a slide hammer with an attachment with little arms that you attach to the end. You stick the little arms all the way in the hole and grab the backside of the bearing. Slide the hammer and pull it out.

How do you remove a stubborn pilot bearing?

All you need to do is insert the dowel, rod, or tool into the bore of the pilot bushing/bearing and give it a firm rap with a hammer. The hydraulic action will force the bearing out easier than you’d expect.

How do you remove pilot bearing bushings?

Option 1: Use a Pilot Bearing Removal Tool The puller tool inserts into the ID of the pilot bushing or bearing and expands as the tool is tightened down, theoretically obtaining a good hold onto the bushing/bearing from its center. Then, the shaft is tightened, forcing the bushing/bearing out of the crankshaft bore.

How do I know if my pilot bearing is bad?

A worn or damaged pilot bearing will make a whining or grinding noise. It will be very loud if the bearing is completely damaged….When a pilot bearing/bushing fails, a vehicle may exhibit:

No release;
The transmission may pop out of gear;
Noise;
Vibration; and.
Catastrophic failure of the transmission if not fixed.

What happens if your input shaft bearing goes out?

When your input shaft bearing is worn out, the gear may slip into another gear when you step on the clutch. A bad bearing causes the input shaft to move too much. As a result, the gear shafts are not aligned properly and cannot be engaged entirely.

How do I know if my input shaft is broken?

Neutral. A worn or defective input shaft bearing can cause noisy operation in neutral with the engine running. The pitch or tone of the noise changes with engine speed and a slight vibration might be felt through the shifter. This symptom can also be caused by deficient gear oil levels or quality.