Questions about the clutch pilot bearing

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I understand how the clutch system works in a manual transmission, but I'm struggling to get a proper image of what the pilot bearing does into my head. Does the input shaft always rest inside it, whether the clutch is engaged or disengaged? If so, does the inner part spin to allow for the input shaft and flywheel to rotate at different speeds?

Moab · Accepted Answer

"Does the input shaft always rest inside it, whether the clutch is engaged or disengaged?"
Yes
All it does is support the end of the transmission input shaft.

Eric Punzalan · Answer

Yes, it allows the flywheel to run at engine speed while the clutch disengages. It keeps the transmission and engine crankshaft matched/aligned.

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