Bought new pilot bearing and seal as noticed my old one was pretty bashed up.

Curious as to how you go about installing without having the proper mazda tools?


Thanks chaps!

 

1. Clean up the Pilot bearing hole
2. Grease up the Pilot bearing
3. Drive the Bearing in straight using a suitable socket of size
4. Seat to a depth of 3/8" to 1/2"
5. Gently drive in the seal. Grease the lip
6. Install Transmission correctly


LAter

 

Careful getting the tranny in, or the seal will rip.

Oh and the hard part is getting the old pilot bearing out, not putting it in.

 

I used a flat brass punch I have to make sure I start it straight. After it's started and even with the FW surface, I switch to the socket, using progressively heavier hammer strokes so I don't over do it.