Does the T-5 pilot bearing need to come out for an AOD to go in?

[bottlebaby91]

The grease trick is a pain in the *** because it makes such a mess, but it has always worked for me. It is much easier for me to do the grease thing because I have a hoist to put the car on. The last time I pulled one out with grease I finally broke down and bought the correct puller from matco tools. Now that I no longer have a manual I no longer need to pull the bearing out, I wasted 60$ for the puller that I wont even use now. O well, I am sure I will use it at work sometime.