How do I remove a pilot bushing? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Brad · 09-16-2007, 12:13 AM

I need to remove the pilot bushing from my crank. How do I do that easily???

Imacarguytoo · 09-16-2007, 12:17 AM

Take a chisel and crack the pilot bushing. It will shatter it. Thats the way i do it.

Cyclone44 · 09-16-2007, 12:32 AM

If you have an old imput shaft or clutch alignment tool you can fill the hole in the bushing with grease and put the tool in the bushing and keep packing grease in and it gets behind the bushing and pushes the bushing out..George

**Classic Bowties** · 09-16-2007, 12:34 AM

Hello Brad, I have always had good luck with finding a bolt that will catch just enough threads to tap itself into the bushing at which point when tightened in far enough it will push the bushing right out of the crank. I just used this method on that 67 that you saw in the shop earlier today, its fast and simple. Hope that works for ya, Cb/Mel

brianthelion02 · 09-16-2007, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyclone44

If you have an old imput shaft or clutch alignment tool you can fill the hole in the bushing with grease and put the tool in the bushing and keep packing grease in and it gets behind the bushing and pushes the bushing out..George

I keep waitin for someone to show me this work!!!

LMAO LMAO

beautimus · 09-16-2007, 01:31 AM

i agree that the grease thing works the easiest and the best. my dad showed me how to do it, like was posted above fill the hole in the bushing with grease, then poke the input shaft in and hit it with a hammer. it may take a couple of raps to get it started, and you will have to add more grease as the bushing moves outward. this is the absolute easest method i have tried, and it has the added benefit of not destroying the bushing.
you may have a small amount of grease squeeze back out around the shaft but it won't be much. and no it won't squirt you. hold the shaft with a grease rag to keep it off your hand. once you do it you'll realize how slick that little trick is.

ofnaman · 09-16-2007, 01:57 AM

I have a snap on light duty slide hammer with a pilot bearing remover attachment. Worked great last week. Harbor freight sells a kit just like mine for about $20 and it works just as well, you can also use the slide hammer for various other jobs.

**Bob B.** · 09-16-2007, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brianthelion02

I keep waitin for someone to show me this work!!!

LMAO LMAO

No joke, I have done it this way several times!

Cyclone44 · 09-16-2007, 02:36 AM

I keep waitin for someone to show me this work!!! LMAO LMAO

Just because you don't know how to do it dosen't mean it will not work !!!

Rakort · 09-16-2007, 02:37 AM

do the no "tools" necessary....use the grease and rod thing.....I use to use bolts or whatever shaft I could come up with that matched the pilot hole size a little grease, and a hammer.....

gmc67swb · 09-16-2007, 07:43 AM

Just put one in about a month ago..took all of 5 minutes....The best way is to get a pilot bearing remover tool from snap-on or a mac. dealer....its easy ...myself i don't like hammering on the crank ,besides with the motor in the truck there aint a lot of room. You can try them all but in the long run that tool saves a lot of cussing and bleeding knuckles...lots of luck.

**Ron 586** · 09-16-2007, 07:49 AM

I go with the slide hammer myself.

**special-K** · 09-16-2007, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyclone44

If you have an old imput shaft or clutch alignment tool you can fill the hole in the bushing with grease and put the tool in the bushing and keep packing grease in and it gets behind the bushing and pushes the bushing out..George

Works for me.Can use alignment tool,also.It`s a hydraulic "un-press"...same principle.

69_hafton · 09-16-2007, 08:25 AM

If the bushing/bearing is stubborn, you can buy/rent the tool at Autozone, Napa, O'Reilly's, etc. Never tried the grease method again after it failed for me years ago - of course it doesn't cost much to try.

Always used the puller along with the biggest allen key that I could fit between the puller legs to keep them from bending and pulling through. I guess Murphy's Law has always applied more to me than the rest of ya'll.

68gmsee · 09-16-2007, 09:38 AM

The grease in the hole trick never has worked for me. I tried it a couple of times and I would give up with my bad shoulder hurting, banged up knuckles and grease everywhere.

I've always wound up trying alternatives. The bolt in the hole as mentioned by classic Bowties has worked as well as renting or borrowing a pilot removal tool.

The problem with buying is that you'll have a tool that you will use only once, maybe twice unless you do mechanical work for a living or if you loan it out to friends.

manimal · 09-16-2007, 11:04 AM

I take a tap and tap threads into it and keep threading until the bushing comes out. SUPER EASY!
-Lance

09-16-2007, 12:13 AM	#1
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	How do I remove a pilot bushing? I need to remove the pilot bushing from my crank. How do I do that easily??? __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

09-16-2007, 12:17 AM	#2
Imacarguytoo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 306	Re: How do I remove a pilot bushing? Take a chisel and crack the pilot bushing. It will shatter it. Thats the way i do it. __________________ '67 C20 Lwb 350 4-Speed '01 Chrysler Concorde LXI (wifes ride) '91 Gmc Suburban 3/4 2wd 454 Tbi '51 Jeep Cj3a "Willys" 350 V8

09-16-2007, 12:32 AM	#3
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: How do I remove a pilot bushing? If you have an old imput shaft or clutch alignment tool you can fill the hole in the bushing with grease and put the tool in the bushing and keep packing grease in and it gets behind the bushing and pushes the bushing out..George

09-16-2007, 12:34 AM	#4
Classic Bowties Always on the hunt... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 5,694	Re: How do I remove a pilot bushing? Hello Brad, I have always had good luck with finding a bolt that will catch just enough threads to tap itself into the bushing at which point when tightened in far enough it will push the bushing right out of the crank. I just used this method on that 67 that you saw in the shop earlier today, its fast and simple. Hope that works for ya, Cb/Mel

09-16-2007, 01:31 AM	#6
beautimus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: woodstock, alabama, usa Posts: 938	Re: How do I remove a pilot bushing? i agree that the grease thing works the easiest and the best. my dad showed me how to do it, like was posted above fill the hole in the bushing with grease, then poke the input shaft in and hit it with a hammer. it may take a couple of raps to get it started, and you will have to add more grease as the bushing moves outward. this is the absolute easest method i have tried, and it has the added benefit of not destroying the bushing. you may have a small amount of grease squeeze back out around the shaft but it won't be much. and no it won't squirt you. hold the shaft with a grease rag to keep it off your hand. once you do it you'll realize how slick that little trick is. __________________ i survived cancer and kidney stones, but my kids are killing me.

09-16-2007, 01:57 AM	#7
ofnaman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: reno Posts: 397	Re: How do I remove a pilot bushing? I have a snap on light duty slide hammer with a pilot bearing remover attachment. Worked great last week. Harbor freight sells a kit just like mine for about $20 and it works just as well, you can also use the slide hammer for various other jobs.

09-16-2007, 02:36 AM	#9
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: How do I remove a pilot bushing? I keep waitin for someone to show me this work!!! LMAO LMAO Just because you don't know how to do it dosen't mean it will not work !!!

09-16-2007, 02:37 AM	#10
Rakort Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Neenah, WI Posts: 327	Re: How do I remove a pilot bushing? do the no "tools" necessary....use the grease and rod thing.....I use to use bolts or whatever shaft I could come up with that matched the pilot hole size a little grease, and a hammer..... __________________ Rakort Parts for Sale: Pictures Awesome Elec. Schematic Available: Picture Awesome Elec. Schematic Available: Picture

09-16-2007, 07:43 AM	#11
gmc67swb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mesquite, Tx Posts: 396	Re: How do I remove a pilot bushing? Just put one in about a month ago..took all of 5 minutes....The best way is to get a pilot bearing remover tool from snap-on or a mac. dealer....its easy ...myself i don't like hammering on the crank ,besides with the motor in the truck there aint a lot of room. You can try them all but in the long run that tool saves a lot of cussing and bleeding knuckles...lots of luck. __________________ GM 330HP/350, Magnuson 122HH, Tremec TKO 5spd

09-16-2007, 07:49 AM	#12
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: How do I remove a pilot bushing? I go with the slide hammer myself. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

09-16-2007, 08:25 AM	#14
69_hafton Sleep-Deprived Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 445	Re: How do I remove a pilot bushing? If the bushing/bearing is stubborn, you can buy/rent the tool at Autozone, Napa, O'Reilly's, etc. Never tried the grease method again after it failed for me years ago - of course it doesn't cost much to try. Always used the puller along with the biggest allen key that I could fit between the puller legs to keep them from bending and pulling through. I guess Murphy's Law has always applied more to me than the rest of ya'll. Attached Images __________________ 1971 K/10 Long Fleetside 350/350 - 6" Lift 1969 C/10 SWB 292 - Sold It

09-16-2007, 09:38 AM	#15
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: How do I remove a pilot bushing? The grease in the hole trick never has worked for me. I tried it a couple of times and I would give up with my bad shoulder hurting, banged up knuckles and grease everywhere. I've always wound up trying alternatives. The bolt in the hole as mentioned by classic Bowties has worked as well as renting or borrowing a pilot removal tool. The problem with buying is that you'll have a tool that you will use only once, maybe twice unless you do mechanical work for a living or if you loan it out to friends.

09-16-2007, 11:04 AM	#16
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: How do I remove a pilot bushing? I take a tap and tap threads into it and keep threading until the bushing comes out. SUPER EASY! -Lance __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

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