Pilot Bearing Install Help
Pilot Bearing Install Help So my biggest question is if a local auto parts store will suffice for quality... Or should I order a pilot bearing online.
Then once I have one, I heard you can install it backwards? And should I use any lube? Tell me EXACTLY the way I need to install it. Thanks
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BTW I'm asking because the last one I put in only lasted 5 months.
Then once I have one, I heard you can install it backwards? And should I use any lube? Tell me EXACTLY the way I need to install it. Thanks
02 T56 Z28
BTW I'm asking because the last one I put in only lasted 5 months.
I called monster a while back and they said the ones they sell/carry are OEM ones. nothing special about them. Having said that, id buy an OEM one before going to an auto parts store. Of course unless the price is ridiculous. Theyll both work fine though.
As far as install, some people will say you can hammer it in, others might think its not a good idea. Grease will help, but ive also read that putting the bearing in the freezer will help out a bit too. Not too sure on that though.
As far as install, some people will say you can hammer it in, others might think its not a good idea. Grease will help, but ive also read that putting the bearing in the freezer will help out a bit too. Not too sure on that though.
Do not grease it! Do not use lube!
And yes there is a front and back. The front(side you will see when it is installed) part is the completely rounded/covered side, the back(side that goes in first) is the side that has the separated spot where the metal rolls together. If you haven't already just look at the bearing when you remove it.
There are 2 good methods that I have used that work well without gouging or damaging the bearing. First and best in my opinion is a small square piece of wood with very even sides. This will insure that the bearing goes in evenly and will not bind up. You can edge the bearing in where it will stay, put the piece of wood against it and beat it with a hammer! The other method is to get a socket that is just big enough to not go into the bearing and have plenty of area of contact on the bearing. Same method as with the piece of wood.
And yes there is a front and back. The front(side you will see when it is installed) part is the completely rounded/covered side, the back(side that goes in first) is the side that has the separated spot where the metal rolls together. If you haven't already just look at the bearing when you remove it.
There are 2 good methods that I have used that work well without gouging or damaging the bearing. First and best in my opinion is a small square piece of wood with very even sides. This will insure that the bearing goes in evenly and will not bind up. You can edge the bearing in where it will stay, put the piece of wood against it and beat it with a hammer! The other method is to get a socket that is just big enough to not go into the bearing and have plenty of area of contact on the bearing. Same method as with the piece of wood.
Thanks very much all! I don't think I knew there was a forwards and backwards when I installed it last time and that's probably why it failed on me... I'll post pics soon
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Do not grease it! Do not use lube!
And yes there is a front and back. The front(side you will see when it is installed) part is the completely rounded/covered side, the back(side that goes in first) is the side that has the separated spot where the metal rolls together. If you haven't already just look at the bearing when you remove it.
There are 2 good methods that I have used that work well without gouging or damaging the bearing. First and best in my opinion is a small square piece of wood with very even sides. This will insure that the bearing goes in evenly and will not bind up. You can edge the bearing in where it will stay, put the piece of wood against it and beat it with a hammer! The other method is to get a socket that is just big enough to not go into the bearing and have plenty of area of contact on the bearing. Same method as with the piece of wood.
And yes there is a front and back. The front(side you will see when it is installed) part is the completely rounded/covered side, the back(side that goes in first) is the side that has the separated spot where the metal rolls together. If you haven't already just look at the bearing when you remove it.
There are 2 good methods that I have used that work well without gouging or damaging the bearing. First and best in my opinion is a small square piece of wood with very even sides. This will insure that the bearing goes in evenly and will not bind up. You can edge the bearing in where it will stay, put the piece of wood against it and beat it with a hammer! The other method is to get a socket that is just big enough to not go into the bearing and have plenty of area of contact on the bearing. Same method as with the piece of wood.
