pilot bearing removal

[fordman]

someone post a real easy way to remove these things something about pumping grease behind the bearing and letting that push it out. i can't remember where it was posted could someone refresh my memory on how that was done again.

[spartman]

What I do is to take a grease gun and pump the area behind the pilot bearing until it is level full.

Then I find a bolt or rod that is just a little smaller than the bearing hole, place it on top of the grease, then give it a good whack or two with a hammer.

This should compress the grease and force the bearing out.

[ICEMAN6166]

i use grease , a 1/2 inch 3/8 drive craftsman socket and a 6" extension, and a brass hammer to hit it with.
heres someone elses idea:
http://fordtruk.com/forums/viewtopic.ph ... 140d79b30b

[68F250]

Definitely use some plastic or towels to cover everything up or else you’ll be finding flung grease in the garage for awhile. Ask me how I know.

[390Nut]

Don't need to ask, I know first hand. Hence another reason to use vaseline, it doesn't have any chemicals that can be splooged into your eyes.