Fox 50 mustang tech. Use 13mm to unbolt shifter from the transmission.
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Installing a pilot bearing. Fox 50 mustang tech. Fox 50 mustang tech. The pilot bearing should be a slight press fi t into the crankshaft. Using a hammer and metal drift gently tap the bearing into place. Pilot bearing seal retainer and oil slinger questions. Pop off shifter bezel and unplug cigarette lighter plug.
Install the new pilot bearing place the pilot bearing in the freezer for about 30 minutes to shrink it a little to help ease the installation. 1996 2004 sn95 mustang generaltalk 3. Then lightly place the bearing into the end of the camshaft. Then gently set the bearing into the end of the crankshaft. Make use of a hammer and metallic drift to gently tap the bearing into position. Be sure to install your pilot bearing into the crankshaft by driving or pressing on the outer most part of the bearing only.
Use an 8mm or 10mm socket to remove outer boot depending on bolts used previously. If the medium diameter bearing is a loose fi t please use the large outside diameter bearing for a slight press fi t into the crankshaft. An old automotive trick is to put the bearing in the freezer for about 30 minutes to shrink it slightly to help ease the installation process. I am an amazon affiliate and may receive a commission for sharing. Wiggle shifter until it separates from the transmission. Install the new pilot bearing.
Would i know if pilot bearing was left out. This video covers removing and replacing the pilot bearing. Here is the haynes manual if you want it for your project disclaimer.
Gallery of Installing A Pilot Bearing
