86Rx7GXL

What is the best way to remove the bearing? i dont have the tool and didnt want to get it is there any better ways? also when i reinstall the new one do i need to install a seal? i didnt have one in there when i pulled my motor and everything worked ok.

J-Rat

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The only way I can think of is to use the tool thats made for that.

Most auto places will loan you the tool for free. And there is no seal for the pilot bearing, just the bearing.

Jarrett

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j rat i have to disagree about the seal... well actually.... there is one.. no question about it.... its a small ring thats is meant to keep the grease in the bearing and keep crap out of it. also... the "pilot bearing puller" is the best way to get it out, and like j rat said.. its available at any auto parts store.... when you get it. you might need to put some spacers on the end (where it touches the flywheel) so that it can get leverage to pull it out.... youll see when you do it.

But you do need to re install the seal. fo sho! haha

Gershom

I agree on the seal.....it's a must have item and it costs under $3......also....I have also cut pilot bearings out using a chisel....not recommened if your mechanical skill level isn't A1.....you could very easily damge the eccentric shaft badly.....another method is to remove the seal.....then take and pack the end of the shaft with grease.....as much as you can.....take a metal shaft that is almost exactly the same size as the bore of the end of the shaft and drive it into the shaft.....the grease is forced behind the bearing and it will slide out.....I have done this on larger pilot bearings....and it works great,.....never tried on RX...Good Luck!!

SonicRaT

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I tried the grease method and didn't have much luck other than a mess, then I bought the puller. Kind of an expensive buy, but with how often it's been used recently, I think it was worth it.

skim003

I used a Hydraulic lifter puller made by Lisle, it's just like the pilot bearing puller but it only costs about $20-$30 dollars. I bought one from sears for ~$20.

HAILERS

Gut the needle/roller bearings out with a screwdriver. Get the Dremel motor out and cut the front ridge off. Just in one place will do. Then take a small chisel or small screwdriver and hammer under the case until it deforms and comes out. Not bam bang whack with a hammer. Just light hammering til you get under the material and get some leverage on the case in order to deform it. Piece of cake. And no, I do not damage my E-Shaft when doing that.

Be sure to use a new seal with the new bearing. Cost about a buck or two.

Gershom

I was just saying.....there have been many that have damaged a crankshaft or E-Shaft when they attempted to do that.