Pilot bearing

[kamikazeee]

Is there any way I could reuse the old automatic transmission bearing when swaping the transmission? I have a 91 240sx

[nightkid86]

it's not reccomended, its cheap to replace and very important. Also if you are swapping to a 5 speed you must not reuse the auto one.

[gabossie]

Like nightkid said, you absolutely cannot reuse it if you're swapping from auto to manual. If you're swapping from auto to auto, I have no idea. I don't **** with slush boxes.

[rogoman]

If you're just replacing one A/T with another one, there's no need to replace the pilot bushing unless it's damaged.

When swapping from an A/T to a 5-speed M/T, the A/T pilot bushing must be removed and a smaller M/T bushing installed.

A pilot bushing removal tool can be rented at most auto parts stores. The hole in the end of the crank where the M/T bushing goes needs to be sanded thoroughly if there's rust present otherwise you'll have a hell of a time getting the new bushing installed.

[kamikazeee]

alright well thanks...

[nissanman04]

the tool that i got from advanced auto wouldn't pull the bushing out. i just cracked it w/ a chisel and blew the chips out w/ compressed air.

[s14_240sx]

you could also try the old grease trick (google it).

[boznuttz]

DON'T DO IT!! There was a thread on here a while ago with a guy that actually did....long story short, he had to take his transmission off with a demo saw. You will be looking at a LOT of damage for such a small cheap part to replace....of corse you'll have fun removing the auto transmission adapter ring, lol.

[kamikazeee]

Thanks all I think I got it all figured out now...

[Drifter262]

i know this is an old thread but i im swapping from KA24de to Ka24de and the one that im putting in came from and auto trans, the bearing at the end of the auto engine seems bigger than the manual one is that supposed to be right? if not what can i do?? i really dont feel like takin out the crank from the manual motor cause then thats gonna create more work.......