None of the auto parts shops near me have a pilot bearing puller that will work (they're all too big)...anyone out there have the special Mazda version (or one that will work) that they'd be willing to lend?

 

I'd let you borrow mine but you're too far away..

Do you have Harbor Freight stores around there? I got a normal old pull hammer there for ~$18, you have to use one of the larger sized attachment things that comes with it [You have to attache one "finger" to the hammer, slide it in, slide the other finger in, and then attach it and screw the hammer down to snug them up against the bearing... pretty easy after that]

 

got a sears near you? i know the one in bellevue has em.