pilot bearing

  1. A

    NV3550 noises. Pilot bearing?

    Just changed my TOB bearing with a MOPAR unit. My pilot bearing disintegrated as well. Replaced with a National SCE1295. Shifting is great now. Perfect, even. No more rolling noises at idle/nuetral with clutch not engaged. Little to no resistance depressing the clutch/ moving through gears...
  2. H

    Help with pilot bushing removal

    I am currently doing a motor swap on my 2000 TJ Sport (manual), replacing my blown 4.0 with a used 86k mile 2005 4.0 from an automatic. In order to install the pilot bearing, I need to remove the bushing/sleeve that is currently attached to the crank, which is intended to mount up with a torque...
  3. Vali Jo

    Still difficult to shift

    It's me ... again. I have a '97 TJ and was experiencing some difficulty shifting (and random grinding going into 2nd & 3rd gear) that came on rather suddenly. One week just fine, next week not so much. In possibly a rushed decision, with it having 230K miles and being 27 years old (and original)...
  4. W

    Input shaft not aligning to pilot bearing

    Hey, guys, my input shaft isn't going into the pilot bearing on my '98. 4.0, 5-speed, clutch is lined up it's just that the input shaft will not line up to the bearing. I used the clutch alignment tool, splines are on the transmission shaft. Pictured below is how much I have left to go before...
  5. Jt223

    Desperate help with two pilot bearings

    Okay, im about to install my pilot bearing. Buuuuut I'm confused. I've spent hours researching and can't get an answer. I pulled my pilot bearing. I'll attach a picture of where it came out of. There's a small pocket where the pilot bearing came out of. Then there's a larger cavity. The kit I...
  6. Jesusestavahere

    Pilot bearing just fell out

    Hello everyone, First time posting here :) I have a '04 4.0 w/ nv3550 To get straight to the point, I decided last weekend to tackle changing out my clutch fork, throw-out bearing, flywheel, clutch, and pressure plate all on my own. I'd say I have a 7/10 in mechanical knowledge and skills...