What are the inspection and installation guidelines for the pilot bearing on Ford Mustang?

The pilot bearing exists as a solid unit which needs to stay free from any cleaning solution contact. Check the pilot bearing for evidence of scoring while investigating damaged needle rollers and broken cages, improper grease amount and discolorations. Also search for seal leakage and examine crankshaft alignment and driveline looseness. It is vital to install the flywheel dowels by driving them in a straight direction until complete seating and avoiding any surface destruction. Assist installation of all flywheel dowels using either a brass or plastic mallet.

How to remove and install a pilot bearing while inspecting for potential issues on Ford Ranger?

Inspect the bearing through the Pilot Bearing Remover while checking the flywheel for misalignment and looseness together with needle rollers inspection for scoring and wear and breakage and inadequate grease and discoloration and check for any seal leakage. When installing the pilot bearing position its seal toward the transmission and it arrives greased without needing any extra lubrication. The replacement of a removed pilot bearing requires a fresh installation component while you should use the Pilot Bearing Installer together with a soft-face hammer during the replacement process.

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Ford Pilot Bearing Part Number: F6ZZ-7600-A
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- Other Name: Sleeve; Multi-Purpose Bearing; Pilot Bearings
Fits the following Ford Models:
- F-150 | 1997-2004 | Base, FX4, Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, Lightning, STX, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
- F-150 Heritage | 2004 | SVT Lightning, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
- F-250 | 1997-1999 | Base, Lariat, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
- F-250 HD | 1997 | XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.5 L GAS
- F-250 Super Duty | 1999-2006 | Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
- F-350 Super Duty | 1999-2007 | Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
- Mustang | 2005-2014, 1996-2003 | Base, Bullitt, GT, GT Bullitt, Mach 1, Shelby GT, Shelby GT500, Shelby GT500KR, SVT Cobra, SVT Cobra 10th Anniversary | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
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Ford Pilot Bearing Part Number: D8TZ-7600-A
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- Other Name: Sleeve; Clutch Pilot Bushings & Bearings; Pilot Bearing 68X1.378; Multi-Purpose Bearing
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Bronco | 1984-1996 | Custom, Eddie Bauer, XL, XLT, XLT Lariat, XLT Nite, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
- E-150 Econoline | 1984-1991 | Base, Custom, XL | 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.9 L LPG, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
- E-250 Econoline | 1984-1991 | Base, Custom, XL | 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.9 L LPG, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
- E-350 Econoline | 1984-1991 | Base, Custom, XL | 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.9 L LPG, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.9 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.5 L GAS
- F-150 | 1984-1996 | Base, Custom, Eddie Bauer, Lightning, Special, XL, XLT, XLT Lariat | 6 Cyl 4.9 L BI-FUEL, 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.9 L LPG, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.9 L DIESEL
- F-250 | 1992-1998, 1985 | Base, Custom, Eddie Bauer, Lariat, Special, XL, XLT, XLT Lariat | 6 Cyl 4.9 L BI-FUEL, 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.5 L GAS
- F-250 HD | 1997 | XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.5 L GAS
- F-250 Super Duty | 1999-2003 | Lariat, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
- F-350 | 1984-1997 | Base, Custom, Eddie Bauer, Special, XL, XLT, XLT Lariat | 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.9 L LPG, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.9 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.5 L GAS
- F-350 Super Duty | 1999-2003 | King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
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Ford Pilot Bearing Part Number: D4ZZ-7600-A
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- Other Name: Bearing - Input Shaft Pilot; Clutch Pilot Bushings & Bearings; Pilot Bearing 596X.829.; Sleeve
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Aerostar | 1986-1994 | Base, Eddie Bauer, XL, XL Plus, XL Sport, XLT, XLT Plus, XLT Sport | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
- Bronco II | 1985-1986 | Base, Eddie Bauer, XLS, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L DIESEL
- Escape | 2001-2004 | Limited, XLS, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- Fusion | 2006-2012 | S, SE, SEL | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- LTD | 1984-1986 | Base, Brougham | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Mustang | 2015-2023, 1984-1993 | EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT, GT-350 20th Anniversary, L, LX, SVO | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
- Ranger | 1984-2011 | Base, Custom, Edge, S, S Plus, Splash, Sport, STX, Tremor, XL, XL Sport, XLS, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- Thunderbird | 1984-1990 | Base, Elan, Fila, LX, Sport, Super Coupe, Turbo | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Pilot Bearing Part Number: 1C3Z-7600-AB
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- Other Name: Bearing Assembly - Needle; Pilot Bearings
Fits the following Ford Models:
- F-250 Super Duty | 2007-2010 | Cabela's, FX4, Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
- F-350 Super Duty | 2008-2010 | Cabela's, FX4, Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
- Mustang | 2011-2023 | Base, Boss 302, Bullitt, GT, GT 50 Years Limited Edition, GT Premium, Mach 1, V6 | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Pilot Bearing Part Number: D4DZ-7600-A
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- Other Name: Sleeve; Clutch Pilot Bushings & Bearings; Pilot Bearng 68X1.378; Clutch Pilot Bearing; Pilot Bearings
- Manufacturer Note: 43/64" I.D. X 1 3/8" O.D.
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Mustang | 1984-1995 | Base, GT, GT-350 20th Anniversary, GTS, L, LX, SVT Cobra | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Pilot Bearing Part Number: 3C3Z-7600-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing Assembly - Needle; Pilot Bearings
Fits the following Ford Models:
- F-250 Super Duty | 2003-2007 | Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL
- F-350 Super Duty | 2003-2007 | Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL
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Ford Pilot Bearing Part Number: 2L5Z-7118-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing Assembly - Needle; Pilot Bearings
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Mustang | 2005-2010 | Base | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
- Ranger | 2004-2011 | Edge, FX4, Sport, STX, Tremor, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Pilot Bearing Part Number: E3TZ-7600-C
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing; Multi-Purpose Bearing; Pilot Bearings
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Bronco II | 1984-1990 | Base, Eddie Bauer, XL, XL Sport, XLS, XLT, XLT Plus | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.9 L GAS
- Explorer | 1991-2001 | Eddie Bauer, Expedition, Limited, Postal, Sport, XL, XL Fleet, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
- Ranger | 1984-2003 | Base, Custom, Edge, GT, S, S Plus, Splash, Sport, STX, XL, XL Sport, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.9 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Pilot Bearing

If you own Ford and want to keep it in top shape, choosing OEM Pilot Bearing is a smart move. They are precisely engineered and follow strict factory standards. They are made in advanced facilities that use cutting edge technology. Each part goes through thorough testing to confirm strength and safety, so you can trust it. FordPartsDeal.com gives you genuine Ford Pilot Bearing at some of the affordable online prices without cutting quality. Every OEM Ford part includes the manufacturer's warranty, easy returns, and super-fast delivery. So why wait? Shop now and get your vehicle back to peak condition.

Pilot Bearing maintains the transmission input shaft in dead-center position to allow gears to engage without grinding. Ford was founded in 1903 when Henry Ford transformed the hopes of assembly into a company that has changed industrial rule books and made cars affordable to employees. The brand is today selling EcoBoost engines that wring stout power out of small blocks and consume less fuel on commutes of stop and go. Ford has given its drivers the freedom to yell at an audio selection or a route with SYNC voice tech without taking their hands off the road. Co-Pilot360 safety gadgets imply looking at watch lanes, pressing the slam brakes early, and considering threat as a foe by Ford cars. The fact that electric trucks like the F-150 Lightning have not sacrificed muscle to get rid of tailpipe smoke attests to the fact that the company can forego muscle to go green. At the tail of the crankshaft, Pilot Bearing secures the transmission input shaft and eliminates wobble which shreds synchronizers. Pilot Bearing remains cool and spins clean and immediately transmits the torque into the gearbox when engines rev and clutches release rather than allowing the metal chatter. A new Pilot Bearing has also taken the edge off the shift feel since the straight shaft cuts easily through all the gear gates. A failing Pilot Bearing is to be ignored, and the clutch drag, grinding shifting, and vibration that could be felt driving on rumble strips should be expected.

Ford Pilot Bearing Parts and Q&A

Pilot Bearing
F6ZZ-7600-A
Q: What are the inspection and installation guidelines for the pilot bearing on Ford Mustang?
A:
The pilot bearing exists as a solid unit which needs to stay free from any cleaning solution contact. Check the pilot bearing for evidence of scoring while investigating damaged needle rollers and broken cages, improper grease amount and discolorations. Also search for seal leakage and examine crankshaft alignment and driveline looseness. It is vital to install the flywheel dowels by driving them in a straight direction until complete seating and avoiding any surface destruction. Assist installation of all flywheel dowels using either a brass or plastic mallet.
Pilot Bearing
D4ZZ-7600-A
Q: How to remove and install a pilot bearing while inspecting for potential issues on Ford Ranger?
A:
Inspect the bearing through the Pilot Bearing Remover while checking the flywheel for misalignment and looseness together with needle rollers inspection for scoring and wear and breakage and inadequate grease and discoloration and check for any seal leakage. When installing the pilot bearing position its seal toward the transmission and it arrives greased without needing any extra lubrication. The replacement of a removed pilot bearing requires a fresh installation component while you should use the Pilot Bearing Installer together with a soft-face hammer during the replacement process.