I pulled my EA282 yesterday. I took the opportunity to inspect the clutch, throwout bearing and pilot bearing I installed in 2006. The pilot bearing felt rough. Not sure how that happened. It was the one included in the clutch kit I bought at the time. I am wondering if I did something wrong in installing it. If so, now is the time to find out what I messed up and do it correctly.

 

The only problem I can recall is that the new clutch would occasionally "chatter" when accelerating from a stop. I just figured it was seating. I did have the flywheel surfaced last time.

 

So now I get to take off the pressure plate and dig the pilot bearing out. May just put another new clutch in.

 

Is this a case of getting an original Subaru pilot bearing is the best option? Or should I see if they have a clutch kit?

Edited May 9, 201411 yr by MR_Loyale

I like the Japenese-made bearings.   I have had excellent results with NSK.  Timken is US-made. NTN is good.

  The Chinese bearings are getting better.... but.    Avoid India and other Asia brands.

Careful how you put it in... only press (or tap)  on the outer race.

I like the Japenese-made bearings. .

 

+1

 

until you find some compelling reason otherwise, stick with Japanese bearings, particularly for anything crucial or time consuming like a pilot bearing.