OutToWinPAHC

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I cant get the pilot bearing out of the crank. I have tried the grease trick, a pilot bearing puller, and a blind hole puller. I have soaked the area with PB plaster and nothing, just tired arms.

Does anyone have something better I can use? I will pay you for renting the tool and your time. Beers on me if you can help, the car is on stands in my tiny garage.

Devilish34

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might want to give your location

OutToWinPAHC

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In the title Philly area I am in Philly

highflyin

iTrader: (16)

I have always used a pilot bearing puller or a slide hammer with a small hook on it. Never use the grease method on the lsx cranks. They have a metal plug in the back of the crank that will get knocked into the oil pan if you hammer in on it.

OutToWinPAHC

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Whats behind the bearing besides the open space? Is there a lip that stop it, or can I try pushing it in with a hammer / bolt then try the slide puller.

massls1guy

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My pilot bearing was stuck in there good. I used a dremel to carefully cut into it and weaken it. Then I cracked it with a hammer and chisel and it came right out.

I found this picture of a real pilot bearing puller, not sure where to get it though:



Like highflyin said, bad idea with the grease method. You should replace the oil seal plug after you get the bearing out.

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OutToWinPAHC

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with just a tiny cut off wheel?

nerisls1z

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When I swapped to t56 I had the same problem ....I rented every tool you can think of best way is hammer an small chisel

NHRATA01

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I bought a small puller from harbor freight, ground down two of the 3 prongs to fit in the hole, and using just those two I was able to get it out. Wrecked the bearing in the process but it worked.

Reaper SS

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If all else fails you can weld a bolt to the stock metal bearing and use the threads to pull it out by placing a large socket over the bolt and installing a nut and washer to tighten and pull the bearing out.

massls1guy

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No, I used the ball shaped metal grinding bit. Just be careful not to hurt your crankshaft.