Mechanical power takeoff clutches usually have a one piece pilot bearing that is pressed into the flywheel. In earlier Dr. Diesel™ Tech Tips (Tech Tip #67: How to Remove a Troublesome Pilot Bearing (Part 1),  Tech Tip #95: Removing a Troublesome Pilot Bearing (Part 2), and Tech Tip #158: Power Takeoff Clutch Maintenance: How to Remove a Troublesome Pilot Bearing (Part 3)) we wrote about pilot bearing installation and removal techniques.

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For more information, please take a look at WPT Power’s manual: Mechanical Power Takeoff Installation and Maintenance Manual 6” through 18”.

IBF pilot bearings are a two piece bearing with a roller bearing and a removable inner race. To install them properly requires a different technique than the standard one piece pilot bearing used in other PTO models.