Cherokee 4WD L6-4.0L VIN S (1998)
Pilot Bearing: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Remove transmission.
2. Remove clutch cover and disc.
3. Use a suitable blind hole puller to remove pilot bearing.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean bearing bore with solvent and wipe dry with shop towel.
2. Lubricate new pilot bearing with Mopar"R" high temperature grease.
3. Position and start new bearing in bearing bore by hand. Note that pilot bearing has seal at one end. Install bearing so seal is facing outward toward
transmission.
Typical Method Of Installing Pilot Bearing
4. Seat pilot bearing with clutch alignment tool. Keep bearing straight during installation. Do not allow bearing to become cocked. Tap bearing into
place until flush with edge of bearing bore. Do not recess bearing.
5. Install transmission.
