Does anybody know, does a pinion bearing need to be installed for the auto transmission to connect. I took my engine out with the trans still in the car and now that I'm about to put the engine back in I find a pinion bearing in my engine kit. I don't ever remember taking one out nor did I find one in the shaft. Does anybody know? Thanks for your time.

 

Pilot bearing? No, the automatic does not have one, the torque converter simply bolts to the flex plate.

 

thanks thats what i thought, but had to ask....