The clutch pilot bearing is a needle roller type bearing fitted to the rear of the crankshaft as a fully assembled unit with built in grease for its lifetime and without requiring any further re-greasing. It is primarily mounted to support the front of the transmission input shaft, and should be checked whenever the clutch components are pulled out from the engine. Again since the trap is out of reach it may be difficult to determine its state of decay therefore if there is any doubt one must replace it with a new one. If the engine of the vehicle has been pulled out, some of these procedures are not followed. The bearing inspection should comprise seeking indications of great wear figure, scoring absent or inadequate, absence of grease or evident damage and dryness of bearing: all these point to their replacement after elimination of the transmission plus the clutch components. A small flashlight can be used to shine some light into the recess to enable one inspect it properly. The removal can be done by a special plate puller, among which there is an internal one connected to the slide hammer. To mount the new bearing just apply thin layer of lithium-based grease on the outer surface and then nail with the soft- faced hammer into the recess with its seal turned outward. Lastly, replace all clutch components, the transmission, and every other part which has been removed tightening all screws accordingly.