Is that the piece that mazdatrix sells? http://mazdatrix.com/toolmisc.htm



pilot bearing remover?

 

Yup that's it, when it comes to removing the pb that's the only way to go, it's quick, clean and you won't **** the e-shaft up getting it out.

 

sweet. i've done 2 pilots bearings on rx7's (both fc's) and each time was pure hell. If its THAT MUCH easier with the tool, its worth the $100+. Looks like i'll be picking that up too...*fingers crossed* it works like everyone says. thanks.



-Marc

 

Take a regular pilot tool, cut down the teeth a little so it fits. Two finger pilot tool and a slide hammer (dent puller)

 

That's what I did with a 3 jaw puller..



The tabs on the puller are ground down a touch to fit properly



Pulled out the bearing flawlessly. The pitting in my circumstance wasn't from the puller though.

 

AND the 14mm socket idea was perfect I should add.



You don't need a seal driver to be honest, a 14mm 3/4" drive deep socket (+ extension to hammer on) fit perfectly snug in my spare eccentric shaft (with no bearing in it).



I wish I knew that before buying a bushing install kit.

 

its a mazda, your sockets and press tools can become one!