With a minor modification to a common steering wheel puller you can push in a clutch pilot bearing or bushing wo beating it and your engines thrust bearing. Then gently set the bearing into the end of the crankshaft.
Chevy Roller Pilot Bearing
How to install pilot bearing in flywheel. This video shows how to remove a pilot bearing from a flywheel using bread instead of an expensive puller. Use the rented puller tool and insert into the pilot bearing. Expand the tool until locked in the pilot bearing. We use a 13l suzuki samurai engine as our example but it will work just as well on other. This video covers removing and replacing the pilot bearing. Here is the haynes manual if you want it for your project disclaimer.
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. Install the slide hammer on the puller and pull the hammer away from the motor until the bearing is removed mine only took 5 hits. Install the new pilot bearing. I am an amazon affiliate and may receive a commission for sharing. Using a hammer and metal drift gently tap the bearing into place. Slots were at 6 and 12 oclock on my stock motor.
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