For 1990-2009 cars

#### Special Tools

• | J 43276 Clutch Pilot Bearing Remover

• | J 45949 Pilot Bearing and Flywheel Locator Installer

### Removal Procedure

Caution: When using the J 43276 Clutch Pilot Bearing Remover, always secure the J 43276-1 Clutch Pilot Bearing Remover tool body using a wrench. Do not allow the J 43276-1 tool body to rotate. Failing to do so causes damage to the J 43276-1 tool body.

1. Remove the flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement for the 2.9L engine or Engine Flywheel Replacement for the 3.7L engine.
2. Using the J 43276 perform the following in order to remove the clutch pilot bearing:

2.1. | Install the J 43276-1 into the clutch pilot bearing.

2.2. | Using a wrench, secure the J 43276-1.

2.3. | Insert the J 43276-2 into the J 43276-1.

2.4. | Rotate the J 43276-2 clockwise into the J 43276-1 until the clutch pilot bearing is completely removed from the crankshaft.

2.5. | Rotate the J 43276-2 counterclockwise to remove the J 43276-2 from the J 43276-1.

2.6. | Remove the J 43276-1 from the tool body.

3. Discard the old clutch pilot bearing.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the J 45949 (3) into the clutch pilot bearing (1).
2. Install the clutch pilot bearing (1) into the crankshaft (2).

The J 45949 (3) will install the pilot bearing (1) to the proper depth of 11.6 mm (0.457 in) (a).

3. Remove the J 45949 (3).
4. Install the flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement for the 2.9L engine or Engine Flywheel Replacement for the 3.7L engine.