Pilot Bearing Check

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NOTE: The pilot bearing is a sealed bearing and must not be immersed in any type of cleaning fluid or damage may occur.

Inspect the pilot bearing for the following conditions. Install a new pilot bearing as necessary. Refer to PILOT BEARING .
- Needle rollers for scoring, worn or broken rollers, cracked roller cage
- Inadequate grease
- Discoloration
- Seal leakage
- Misalignment and looseness in the crankshaft
  
  Fig 1: Locating Needle Rollers For Scoring And Seal Leakage
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.