help quick... pilot bearing
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help quick... pilot bearing
hey guys, im installing my valair clutch, and no where in the paperwork does it say to grease or not to grease the pilot bearing. so to anyone who has recently done this, and can remember, do they come pre-lubed as in other applications??? i tried callin dan, but theres no one in the office i guess. let me know!! thank you
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Chris, They do have lube on them. But I always put a little grease on the bearing itself before install. It's just added insurance. But don't pack the cavity with grease, you will hydrolic the bearing out, then you'll have problems. Just coat the bearing surface and your good to go.
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Chris, They do have lube on them. But I always put a little grease on the bearing itself before install. It's just added insurance. But don't pack the cavity with grease, you will hydrolic the bearing out, then you'll have problems. Just coat the bearing surface and your good to go.
