well i've already removed the clutch and flywheel now I jus have to remove the damn pilot bearing, i guess the universal one i had didnt work. anyways my brother and us got the inside rings within the bearing all out, now its jus the outside edge, can the tool from rx7.com still take it out? or am i sh*t out luck and would have to somehow chisel it out? thanks for your time

 

I used a slide hammer (dent puller) and a brass (soft) pan head screw with the right threads for the hammer. I got the head of the screw past the bearing sleeve and pushed it against the bore then tapped it out on each side a little at a time. Didn't take more than 10 minutes or so to get it out.

 

The actual pilot bearing puller will yank the pilot bearing out no sweat. It's sick how well that tool works .

You're too far gone, but I typically just inspect the pilot bearing - if it's good, I replace the seal and re-grease it. I only totally replace it if it's necessary.

Dale

 

Try the paper towel method. I read an article somewhere that explains this process. Can someone help me out with the link?

 

Weaken the shell with a drimmel tool or die grinder with a stone cutter then tap a small screwdriver between the shaft and bearing shell . Bend the shell up and remove ,pull out .