pilot bearing removal

[lexussoarer1996]

Any ideas on how i can remove the pilot bearing from a 2.5i five cylinder engine.this is what it looks like .

[Aidan]

internal bearing puller and slide hammer, though some people reckon to be able to get out with grease and 15mm rod, pack the grease in and hydraulic it out

[Jilldub]

You will probably find there  is a special tool in the form of a bearing puller.
In days of old we used to use a piece of wooden dowel that was a fairly snug fit into the bearing. We used to pack the inside of the bearing with grease, then tap the dowel into the bearing.
This gave a hydraulic effect and the bearing would come out.
Used to work with solid brass bush but I can’t remember if it worked on roller bearings. Definitely worth a try.

[lexussoarer1996]

thanks for the replies , i have ordered the bearing puller set.

[Smiffo]

[colinthefox]

An expanding anchor like an M8 Rawlbolt works fine.