Used bread to remove pilot bearing (1 Viewer)

[mrtodds77]

I read some post about using grease, paper , or bread to put into the pilot hole and force out the pilot bearing. The bread sounded the least messy and the most fun. Well, it worked like a charm. I used my clutch alignment tool to push the bread into the hole until it was full. Then I got a big hammer and pounded away. I had to put a little more bread in the hole as it pushed out the bearing.

 

[LSUfj]

Mmmm...bread. Nice work.

 

[Jdc1]

I thought this was a joke, until i tried it. After using bread a few times, it has yet to fail.

 

[1911]

That's how I do mine.

 

[NCFJ]

I use the same method, first time was odd but once I saw that it actually worked there was no reason to change. It works great.

 

[Tancruiser]

I've used grease before I'll have to try this next time .

 

[Jdc1]

I've used grease before I'll have to try this next time .

The cheaper white bread works the best for me.

 

[NCFJ]

Yeah, Pumpernickel is over rated for sure. Don't forget to trim the crust

 

[RWBeringer4x4]

I actually have a pilot bearing puller. It's about 50/50 on trashing the bushing on the way out. Bread gets it out cleanly every time.

 

[1Fine40]

I prefer pumpernickle myself....it "pumpers the bearing right out"

 

[Pin_Head]

You can also use rice cakes if you are gluten free.

 

[rrv333]

Used bread as well and worked like a charm.

 

[RWBeringer4x4]

I prefer pumpernickle myself....it "pumpers the bearing right out"

You can also use rice cakes if you are gluten free.

 

[S4Cruiser]

I thought this was a joke, until i tried it. After using bread a few times, it has yet to fail.

Same!