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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Pilot Bearing
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Pilot Bearing keeps the manual transmission input shaft perfectly centered in the crankshaft. This enables smooth clutch engagement and power flow. In every Explorer Sport Trac with a manual gearbox, it sits in the crankshaft or flywheel and takes up axial and radial loads, cutting down on friction that would otherwise generate heat, noise, and stiff shifts. Early Ford models applied a sintered bronze pilot bushing lubricated by an oil film. The later Explorer Sport Trac editions adopted a sealed ball Pilot Bearing. The rolling elements in the Pilot Bearing ride on hardened races. This enables the bearings to be capable of higher speeds. Although both are designed to support the input shaft, they differ in construction, the bushing being just a plain sleeve while the ball Pilot Bearing uses balls to spread the load and reduce wear. The Pilot Bearing is compatible with other roller and needle bearings in the transmission. Together they complete a low-friction support system allowing the Ford drivetrain to pass torque with minimal loss. When the Pilot Bearing on an Explorer Sport Trac starts to wear, it can growl, vibrate, and resist gear changes, so getting it fixed by Ford quickly will protect the gearbox.
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Ford Explorer Sport Trac 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 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?A:The clutch pilot bearing is a needle roller type bearing which is pressed into the rear of the crankshaft. It is pre-lubricated 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 bearing should be replaced. A flashlight will be helpful to direct light into the recess. Removal requires a special puller with internal jaws. Remove the bearing and clean the crankshaft recess. To install the new bearing, lightly lubricate the outside surface with lithium-based grease, then drive it into the recess with a soft-face hammer. The seal must face out. Install the clutch components, transmission and all other components removed previously, tightening all fasteners properly.
