What does a pilot bushing do?

The pilot bearing/bushing supports and centers the transmission input shaft and clutch disc. When the clutch is disengaged, the pilot bearing/bushing allows the flywheel to maintain engine RPM while the input shaft is slowing down and stopping.

Are pilot bearings necessary?

The pilot bearing has an important job, supporting the input shaft of a manual transmission. If it is worn it can damage the input shaft seal on the transmission, pumping out oil from the transmission and causing clutch failure.

How does a pilot bearing fail?

If the vehicle has a high output engine, the misalignment will cause the input shaft gear to not mesh with the counter shaft gear properly and ultimately will cause the gears to fail. (see figures 1 and 2). When a clutch is replaced, the pilot bearing/bushing should always be replaced as part of the service.

Do you need a pilot bushing?

The pilot bearing/bushing supports and centres the transmission input shaft and clutch disc. When the clutch is disengaged, the pilot bearing/bushing allows the flywheel to maintain engine RPM while the input shaft is slowing down and stopping.

When should I replace my pilot bearing?

When the pilot bearing is in good condition the clutch depress goes smoothly and steadily. However, when you start to feel a vibration on the clutch pedal, it is an indicator of a worn-out bearing. These vibrations come when changing gears and depressing the clutch pedal.

How would you detect a worn pilot bearing?

A worn or damaged pilot bearing makes a whining or grinding noise. It’s loud if the bearing is completely damaged. It occurs whenever the crankshaft and input shaft are rotating at different speeds.

How can you tell if a pilot bearing is bad?

A worn or damaged pilot bearing will make a whining or grinding noise. It will be very loud if the bearing is completely damaged….When a pilot bearing/bushing fails, a vehicle may exhibit:

  1. No release;
  2. The transmission may pop out of gear;
  3. Noise;
  4. Vibration; and.
  5. Catastrophic failure of the transmission if not fixed.

Can you reuse a pilot bushing?

You can even re-use a bad one if you like. In fact, if you re-use one a all. chances of it being bad, or about to go out are pretty good. For the money, it is a better choice to replace it, and not take any chances…

How much does it cost to replace a pilot bearing?

The Best in Auto Repair The average cost for a Honda Pilot wheel bearing replacement is between $260 and $373. Labor costs are estimated between $187 and $235 while parts are priced between $74 and $137.

How do you test a pilot bearing?

Start with a road test of the vehicle. Listen for noise with the transmission in gear and the clutch pedal to the floor. Next, release the clutch with the transmission in first gear. Noise under this condition indicates a worn release bearing or a worn pilot bearing.