jsinar Posted July 5, 2012 Report Posted July 5, 2012 How much of a pain is it to do axle bearings? I've got the jist of doing it, but as far as getting the bearings out of the carrier, are they always pressed in, or can they be done with simple tools, I don't have a bearing press kit or anything.. Quote
Motooutcastxxx Posted July 6, 2012 Report Posted July 6, 2012 The first time changing axle bearings it very possibly could be a bit of a pain in the ass but for the most part it's a fairly simple job, and no press or special tools needed. Just make sure you have a big enough wrench to get the axle nuts off... Keep in mind the axle nuts can be a real bitch sometimes! Quote
Tommilicious Posted July 6, 2012 Report Posted July 6, 2012 Doing my stock 2000 banshee as we speak. Just used some pb blaster overnight then popped them out with a big hammer and round piping. Hit through to the other side. I ordered the complete rear and front bearing/seal kit off ebay. Cheap and fast shipping... Quote
jsinar Posted July 6, 2012 Author Report Posted July 6, 2012 I think the axle nut on mine is aftermarket, it's only one nut and its got some letters engraved on it and it's got a hex set-screw in it. Quote
jsinar Posted July 6, 2012 Author Report Posted July 6, 2012 I got the all balls bearing set from rockymountain, do I need to pull the rubber seals off the bearings and pack them with grease or are they already packed? I don't want to risk messing them up by pulling off the seal if it doesn't need it.. And the guy that I got it from never cleaned the damn thing, I've got to find some kind of puller or something to get the hub off the axle, it's full of dirt and shit won't budge. Tried popping the backside of it with a big rubber hammer but it still wouldn't go. Quote
Dahl87banshee Posted July 7, 2012 Report Posted July 7, 2012 I got the all balls bearing set from rockymountain, do I need to pull the rubber seals off the bearings and pack them with grease or are they already packed? I don't want to risk messing them up by pulling off the seal if it doesn't need it.. And the guy that I got it from never cleaned the damn thing, I've got to find some kind of puller or something to get the hub off the axle, it's full of dirt and shit won't budge. Tried popping the backside of it with a big rubber hammer but it still wouldn't go. I usually pull the inner seal out of all my bearings and add a grease fitting so I know the grease it making its way in there. And by hub you mean wheel hubs or sprocket hub? Quote
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