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Dodge Dakota Pilot Bearing
The Dodge Dakota Pilot Bearing provides centering and support for the input shaft of your transmission, maintaining the alignment of your crankshaft. This allows for smoother shifts and efficient power flow. The compact part is situated deep within the crankshaft snout or flywheel of modern Dakota models and connects the engine and gearbox. The early manuals of the Dakota include the bronze pilot bushing style. This bushing is like a plain bearing that rides on an oil film. The later trucks adopted the needle roller Pilot Bearing. This needle roller bearing rolls on hardened races to reduce friction and cope with higher revs. The bushing version is simple but wears quickly and creates chatter. The roller Pilot Bearing has heavier load distribution across many tiny rollers, runs cooler, and cuts vibration felt through the clutch pedal. Through it all, proper lubrication keeps the Pilot Bearing quiet and prevents difficult shifting and damage to the input shaft. Routine maintenance work on any Dakota manual from the Dodge range should involve inspecting this small Dodge component because replacing a noisy or rough Pilot Bearing saves you from a future teardown while also retaining the lively feel of a manual Dodge pickup.
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Dodge Dakota Pilot Bearing Parts Questions & Experts Answers
- Q: What is the purpose of the clutch pilot bearing and how should it be inspected and replaced on Dodge Dakota?A:The clutch pilot bearing is pressed into the rear of the crankshaft, is greased at the factory, and does not require additional lubrication. Its primary purpose is to support the front of the transmission input shaft. The pilot bearing should be inspected whenever the clutch components are removed from the engine. Due to its inaccessibility, if you are in doubt as to its condition, replace it with a new one. If the engine has been removed from the vehicle, disregard the following steps which do not apply. Remove the transmission. Remove the clutch components. Inspect for any excessive wear, scoring, lack of grease, dryness or obvious damage. If any of these conditions are noted, the bearings should be replaced. A flashlight will be helpful to direct light into the recess. Removal can be accomplished with a slide hammer fitted with a puller attachment, which are available at most auto parts stores or equipment rental yards. To install the new bearing, lightly lubricate the outside surface with multi-purpose grease, then drive it into the recess with a hammer and bearing/bushing driver. Make sure the bearing seal faces toward the transmission. If you don't have a bearing driver, carefully tap it into place with a hammer and a socket. Be careful not to let the bearing become cocked in the bore. Install the clutch components, transmission and all other components removed previously, tightening all fasteners properly.
