RE: URGENT 4kQ Clutch Pilot Bearing Question

["Buchholz, Steven" <Steven.Buchholz@kla-tencor.com>]

Thanks for the thoughts Mike!

It turns out that it is possible to get a bearing puller in there with
either the original or the new part.  It also happens to be a small hole
in the back of the cap, so I wouldn't be surprised if your technique
didn't work too ...

VdT!
Steve Buchholz
San Jose, CA (USA)

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> Last time I replaced one it appeared identical to what I removed.
> I removed the old one by packing it with grease and taping in
> alignment 
> tool( a section of input shaft from a failed 4KQ trans). Pressure 
> achieved this way forced the bearing out. If you place in one with
> closed 
>  back how can it ever be removed again?
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