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Old 06-06-2021, 03:15 PM
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Pilot Bushing/bearing

Need your help on this guys. Long ago i did the 5speed swap on my GXE. Now i am doing the VE 5speed swap. Do our VG crank already have a sleeve where the pilot bushing or bearing is installed? I am trying to do this right as i already got a new exedy clutch kit but the alignment tool will not keep the clutch plate in place. Am I supposed to remove the bushing from the crank to install the pilot bushing or bearing or both so that the alignment tool keep the clutch disc in place?



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Old 06-06-2021, 06:17 PM
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Thats and Empty hole. Install the bushing "First" in that hole untill it stops. The Tool should hold the disc then.
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Originally Posted by Reality sucks
Thats and Empty hole. Install the bushing "First" in that hole untill it stops. The Tool should hold the disc then.
I tried to install the bushing but it didn’t go all the way in. Looking at the back of the crank, it seems I need to remove the metal ring that seems as if a pilot bearing is supposed to go there. The brass pilot bushing that came with the crank wouldn’t go past that point?
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Originally Posted by GRNMAXDMON
I tried to install the bushing but it didn’t go all the way in. Looking at the back of the crank, it seems I need to remove the metal ring that seems as if a pilot bearing is supposed to go there. The brass pilot bushing that came with the crank wouldn’t go past that point?
Alright I see what you have going on now. So, Yes you need to remove that bushing (your Picture). Then install the bearing/Bushing that came with your clutch kit. That appears to have come from and automatic car. I thought your question was "Do you need to install it at all.?"

I took a picture of a 5spd V I have in my scrap pile. It only has the bearing. I also have an auto V next to it is like picture you posted in 1st post. If you don't have access to the tool, it can be rented as a loaner at Autozone. It's called a "Blind Hole Puller" ✌

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Originally Posted by Reality sucks
Alright I see what you have going on now. So, Yes you need to remove that bushing (your Picture). Then install the bearing/Bushing that came with your clutch kit. That appears to have come from and automatic car. I thought your question was "Do you need to install it at all.?"

I took a picture of a 5spd V I have in my scrap pile. It only has the bearing. I also have an auto V next to it is like picture you posted in 1st post. If you don't have access to the tool, it can be rented as a loaner at Autozone. It's called a "Blind Hole Puller" ✌
Thank you! Yes that is what I wanted to know if it can be removed in order to press in the bushing. Again thanks for clearing this up for me.
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Originally Posted by Reality sucks
Alright I see what you have going on now. So, Yes you need to remove that bushing (your Picture). Then install the bearing/Bushing that came with your clutch kit. That appears to have come from and automatic car. I thought your question was "Do you need to install it at all.?"

I took a picture of a 5spd V I have in my scrap pile. It only has the bearing. I also have an auto V next to it is like picture you posted in 1st post. If you don't have access to the tool, it can be rented as a loaner at Autozone. It's called a "Blind Hole Puller" ✌
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