evans280z Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 whats the best way to remove the bushing from middle of the flywheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayolives Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 This quote is from an earlier post by technicalninja. "Changing the pilot bearing is a good idea when replacing any clutch part. This part is also an across the board part. Any 240z-280ZX part number will work fine. You have to remove clutch then remove it with a bearing removal tool. Many parts stores will lend or rent this tool. There are ways to get this out with out the tool but save your self the hassle and obtain the tool- it will save time and sanity." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mom'sZ Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 I'm not suggesting you do or don't do this, it's just an old trick. fill the cavity behind / inside the pilot bushing with grease, then using your clutch alignment tool (or a broom handle turned down to the right diameter) to 'hydraulic' the bushing out. In other words, push the tool in and the grease will push the bushing out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rztmartini Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 those pilot bushings are in there pretty tight (they should be pressed in) so unless the tolerance btwn the ID of the bearing and the OD of the tool is extremely close, the grease will just squish out the sides. if its loose then it might work...the easiest way is to get a slide tool at the auto store. they come with bearing puller attachments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HakosukaJD Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 I tried the grease trick first....didn't work Puller....didn't work. I finally broke out a sharp chisel, knocked out a portion of the bushing and cleaned it out. Not suggested as it is difficult to not scratch the crank seat and its a pain to make sure you get all the brass chunks out (as they are stuck in their good with grease). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Thread a bolt into it,the bolt will push out the bearing(bushing) its brass and soft.I used a puller though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoeightythreez Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 I used the chisel method. The brass is very soft, you only have to score it with the chisel, then get a small screwdriver and carefully collapse the bushing. Once that's done you can use compressed air to blow the chunks out. I also didn't need to press my new one in, I just used a socket the same size as the bushing OD and a brass hammer and tapped it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben280zx Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 and What if it doesnt slide on the drive shaft. I know taking the tranny off was the easy part, but putting it back in is the hard part because the bushing does fit the shalf any more why? how do I put it back on the RIGHT way? thanks sorry to bring back the dead (link) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryb Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 The grease method has always worked for be. I doubted it the first time I tried but .....WOW......like magic it came out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowlerMonkey Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Thread a bolt into it,the bolt will push out the bearing(bushing) its brass and soft.I used a puller though! Sweet............been working on Z cars for 19 years and never tried that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
76280z Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=10290&group_ID=1239&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog Works awesome. hmmnm, then again, anything I've ever used a slide hammer on didn't resist too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben280zx Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Well, what happen was the two bushing that I got (one came with clutch and the other was a wrong one from the store) So I got a new one, and the bolts method work, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyZ Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Tried the grease trick, never worked for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rackolamb1 Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Bringing up an old thread. I figured after reading this post and using the grease method to successfully remove my pilot bushing, I should post what I did. I took the new pilot bushing with me to Lowes hoping that a wooden rod may fit into the bushing snug enough for it to work. I found that a 5/8" wooden rod (I went with an oak piece for strength) fit perfect in the bushing. It was slightly snug. After putting some bearing grease behind the bushing and wacking it a few times with my bfh, it came out really easy. I tried the "rent a tool" from a local auto parts place, but the tool was slightly too large to fit into the opening of the bushing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noddle Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I'm not suggesting you do or don't do this, it's just an old trick. fill the cavity behind / inside the pilot bushing with grease, then using your clutch alignment tool (or a broom handle turned down to the right diameter) to 'hydraulic' the bushing out. In other words, push the tool in and the grease will push the bushing out. If this doesn't work use spuds instead of grease. edit: just noticed the date.. silly me. Nigel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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