Install the new pilot bearing place the pilot bearing in the freezer for about 30 minutes to shrink it a little to help ease the installation. Using a hammer and metal drift gently tap the bearing into place.

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Installing a pilot bearing. Fox 50 mustang tech. Be sure to install your pilot bearing into the crankshaft by driving or pressing on the outer most part of the bearing only. 1996 2004 sn95 mustang generaltalk 3. Install the new pilot bearing. Then lightly place the bearing into the end of the camshaft. Fox 50 mustang tech.
The pilot bearing should be a slight press fi t into the crankshaft. I am an amazon affiliate and may receive a commission for sharing. Wiggle shifter until it separates from the transmission. Make use of a hammer and metallic drift to gently tap the bearing into position. Would i know if pilot bearing was left out. Here is the haynes manual if you want it for your project disclaimer.
If the medium diameter bearing is a loose fi t please use the large outside diameter bearing for a slight press fi t into the crankshaft. Fox 50 mustang tech. Pilot bearing seal retainer and oil slinger questions. Then gently set the bearing into the end of the crankshaft. This video covers removing and replacing the pilot bearing. An old automotive trick is to put the bearing in the freezer for about 30 minutes to shrink it slightly to help ease the installation process.
Use 13mm to unbolt shifter from the transmission. Use an 8mm or 10mm socket to remove outer boot depending on bolts used previously. Pop off shifter bezel and unplug cigarette lighter plug.