How to examin and replace the pilot bearing in 3.0L six cylinder engine on BMW 328i?

The pilot bearing is installed into the center of the dual-mass flywheel, and provides support for the free end of the transmission input shaft on manual transmission vehicles. It can only be examined once the clutch has been removed. Using a finger, rotate the inner race of the bearing and check for any roughness, binding or looseness in the bearing. If any of these conditions are evident, the bearing must be replaced. To remove the bearing, first remove the flywheel. The bearing must be pressed out using a hydraulic press with a drift that bears only on the inner bearing race. The bearing is pressed from the engine side of the flywheel and out of the clutch side. Note: The act of pressing the bearing out will render it unusable - it must be replaced. For installation, using a suitable socket or piece of pipe, that bears only on the hard outer edge of the bearing, press the new bearing into the flywheel until it contacts the shoulder. Then, install the flywheel.

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- 2007-2016 BMW 328i | Convertible N51 Engine(E93), Convertible N52 Engine(E93), Coupe N51 Engine(E92), Coupe N52 Engine(E92), N20 Engine(F30), Sedan N20 Engine(F30), Sedan N51 Engine(E90), Sedan N52 Engine(E90), Wagon(E91), Wagon(F31)
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- Other Name: Bearing, Flywheel Bearing, Pilot Bearing
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BMW 328i Pilot Bearing

The BMW 328i Pilot Bearing holds the transmission input shaft perfectly in the center of the crankshaft, allowing engine torque to flow into the gearbox without grind or shake. This is a small component that allows friction to be reduced as the shaft spins on polished races instead of metal to metal, which not only saves power but also limits the heat, protecting gears and keeping the BMW clutch action smooth. This makes regular Pilot Bearing maintenance worthwhile. Early and current 328i models may have either a true Pilot Bearing with steel balls or rollers packed into the bearing or a sintered bronze Pilot Bearing in the form of a lubricated bushing, but both of these have the same job of alignment and support. The ball or roller style is for drivers who put more radial and axial loads on the shaft because the balls or rollers roll smoothly on inner and outer races, whereas the bronze bushing is predicated on an oil film embedded in its porous body and thus works well under lighter demands common on high-mileage 328i cars. The Pilot Bearing is a common area for wear and tear and is often first noticed by drivers as whining noises, vibrations in the pedals, and difficult shifting, which are common signs that the BMW drivetrain input shaft is no longer being squarely held.

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BMW 328i Pilot Bearing Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How to examin and replace the pilot bearing in 3.0L six cylinder engine on BMW 328i?
A:
The pilot bearing is installed into the center of the dual-mass Flywheel, and provides support for the free end of the transmission input shaft on manual transmission vehicles. It can only be examined once the clutch has been removed. Using a finger, rotate the inner race of the bearing and check for any roughness, binding or looseness in the bearing. If any of these conditions are evident, the bearing must be replaced. To remove the bearing, first remove the flywheel. The bearing must be pressed out using a hydraulic press with a drift that bears only on the inner bearing race. The bearing is pressed from the engine side of the flywheel and out of the clutch side. Note: The act of pressing the bearing out will render it unusable - it must be replaced. For installation, using a suitable socket or piece of pipe, that bears only on the hard outer edge of the bearing, press the new bearing into the flywheel until it contacts the shoulder. Then, install the flywheel.