Keep the transmission input shaft supported and centered with the SKF Clutch Pilot Bushing B656. It is a direct-fit replacement for many vehicles, among them the 1988-1999 Chevrolet C1500 and 1999-2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.8L. It covers a wide range of Chevrolet, GMC, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Buick and other models. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list.
A clutch pilot bushing supports the tip of the transmission input shaft at the engine end of the drivetrain. It helps keep the shaft aligned while the clutch engages and releases.
- Easy to install: designed for straightforward installation.
- Steel input shaft compatible: fully compatible with steel input shafts.
- Precision tolerances: made to precision tolerances for an exact fit.
- SKF quality: backed by SKF quality and design. Engineers, technicians and mechanics have turned to SKF for more than 100 years.
Specifications: inside diameter 0.593 in; outside diameter 1.093 in. The listed applications use one bushing each.
Signs a pilot bushing may need replacing include a squeal or grinding noise when the clutch pedal is pressed, vibration, or difficulty shifting into gear. These symptoms can have other causes, so diagnose the problem before replacing parts. If a worn pilot bushing is the cause, B656 replaces it.
Interchange: B154 · PB656 · 690014 · 3250005 · 33002840 · 8132261 · 8933002840 · J8132261 · 4100039000 · 9759B656 · 3752487 · 1458B656 · 27MP0028 · 100392287
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This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
B154, PB656, 690014, 3250005, 33002840, 8132261, 8933002840, J8132261, 4100039000, 9759B656, 3752487, 1458B656, 27MP0028, 100392287
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a clutch pilot bushing do?
It supports and centers the tip of the transmission input shaft. This helps keep the shaft aligned with the engine while the clutch engages and releases.
What size is the SKF B656 pilot bushing?
SKF B656 has a 0.593 in inside diameter and a 1.093 in outside diameter. The listed applications use one bushing each.
Will SKF B656 fit my vehicle?
B656 fits many vehicles, including the 1988-1999 Chevrolet C1500 and the 1999-2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.8L. See the "Vehicles it fits" section to confirm your exact year, model and engine.
What are signs a pilot bushing may need replacing?
A squeal or grinding noise when the clutch pedal is pressed, vibration, or hard shifting may be signs of a worn pilot bushing. These signs can have other causes, so diagnose the problem before replacing parts.
Is B656 compatible with steel input shafts?
Yes. SKF states that B656 is fully compatible with steel input shafts and is made to precision tolerances for an exact fit.
