Pilot bearing removal

Any tricks to remove a disintegrated pilot bearing? The only part that is left is the outer race.

 

Slide hammer? I believe that's what a pro would use.

An example - http://www.harborfreight.com/15-piece-slide-hammer-and-puller-set-5469.html

 

or this

http://www.harborfreight.com/blind-hole-bearing-puller-95987.html

 

Or you could use grease instead of wet TP.
That's how I got all the old pilot bearings out of VW flywheels

 

The wet TP method work for me.

 

I have used grease successfully but if it's really in there maybe some pb blaster followed by pulling tool.

 

I really need to visit Harbor Freight more often. Seems I'm missing the neat tools.

 

Sounds like you have (had??) a needle bearing unit???

I doube the grease or TP trick will work, probably best to use somthing like a slide hammer, if you can get something in there to grab the edge of the outer race.

Your PM inbox is full-----tried to reply to your wiring message.

 

And yet another harbor freight tool for the job.....gotta love that place!

http://www.harborfreight.com/3-jaw-pilot-bearing-puller-4876.html

 

I use the above tool for needle bearing pilot bearings (AX-15, etc).

I use grease and an old input shaft for the solid pilot bearings (T90, etc).

 

Bread. Seriously. Easiest method I've ever used. Stuff the hole with bread and drive in a dowel or bolt to force it out with hydraulic pressure.

 

The proper tool is best, but a tap or screw and it's out in 30 seconds without a mess.

 

Yes it's in the 4.3 motor.

Thank for the PM info. I'll clean it.