Fidanza flywheel install...I forgot the pilot bearing!

[Ivanqz]

I finished the new flywheel and new exeedy clutch kit. I just attached the tranny to the engine when i realized I had a pilot bearing. How important is this? can i just run it without it?

BTW my throwout bearing fell apart on removal is this common?

 

[flash75]

Did you remove the original pilot bearing? It's very important. If the old bearing wasn't removed you may be OK depending on it's condition.

Clifton

 

[sephiroth]

you'll be taking the tranny off again in 500miles if you re-use the pilot bearing.

BTW my throwout bearing fell apart on removal is this common?

not usually no..but I don't know the specifics on mazda TOB design.

 

[Ivanqz]

Did you remove the original pilot bearing? It's very important. If the old bearing wasn't removed you may be OK depending on it's condition.

Clifton

I installed a new Fidanza flywheel. I don't think It had the pilot bearing already installed. Oh well, I"ll just take it apart again and put that pilot bearing in it.

 

[Ivanqz]

you'll be taking the tranny off again in 500miles if you re-use the pilot bearing.


not usually no..but I don't know the specifics on mazda TOB design.

I ask because this was my first time doing a Mazda clutch. I have done many Nissan clutch jobs and never seen anything like it. I'll post some pics later.