Need help with Pilot bearing replacement

[GreenFJ40]

Getting ready to reinstall everything and as I grabbed the new pilot bearing, I noticed it was different from the one I pulled out. The new one is koyo and the old one was nache (sp). But the big difference is the old one appears sealed and the new one doesn't have a backing. Is this okay? Do I need to pack this bearing? Sorry for the novice question but I've never done anything like this before.
TIA!

 

[cruzer]

you are OK with the new bearing. I would make sure you pack some wheel bearing grease in there with it and you should be good to go.

 

[CRZRJames]

Personally, I think the sealed variety is better. The pilot bearing doesn't get as much use as say a wheel bearing would because it only spins when the clutch is dissengaged. I have pulled out three or four pilot bearings which were sealed and a couple which were not. Each of the sealed bearings came out in one piece but in both cases, the unsealed ones came out in many pieces and the outer casing had to be dremelled out of the end of the crankshaft.

Go find a sealed bearing. I recently bought one from Oreilley Auto Parts and they had it in stock.

Good Luck,
James H.

 

[snailwagon]

Another quick note, use emery cloth on the tranny shaft until the bearing is a slip fit. It will make things easier for you in the future.