Banshee0028 Posted May 15, 2004 Report Posted May 15, 2004 I first tightened the axle nuts due to play in the axle....After heating up and breaking the outer nut loose, I went to tighten up the inside one. It turned one good time around!!! Then using the pipe wrench facing the rear of the shee and the wrench close to the floor, I kicked and jumped on it as hard as I could!!! Once it was tight and stopped turning, I sat on the Shee and moved it from L/R. DAMMNN,......Still has play in it So, since i have a new set of bearings here, I try to remove the nuts and axle. The outside nut comes all the way off. I then heat up the inside one and jump on the pipe wrench with EVERYTHING I got, and NOTHING...It dont move. I tried for 30 MINS!!!! The problem here is that when I tightneded it, I had great leverage from the rear of the she...Now, trying to remove it, I have to stand/jump on it right next to the shifter.....THERE IS NO ROOM TO GET A GOOD POSITION HERE So, what are some other tricks to get this thing off, I am trying to ride tomorrow and want to get this done TODAY ....... Sugestions..... Quote
Banshee0028 Posted May 15, 2004 Author Report Posted May 15, 2004 Nevermind...I got it..After putting in a "U" bicycle type of lock inbetween the hub to hold the axle still, in addition to the brakes, it completely bent That thing is like 1/2 inch thick!! Time to put the good 'ole Craftsman open end wrench to the test in between the hub and frame: IT WORKED!! Heard a "crack", it was LOOSE Now I am trying to get the bearings out of the rear carrier...Tried hammering them trhough the opposte end and they are not moving....Thats how they are supposed to be removed right? Quote
Cotton eyed Joe Posted May 15, 2004 Report Posted May 15, 2004 Nevermind...I got it..After putting in a "U" bicycle type of lock inbetween the hub to hold the axle still, in addition to the brakes, it completely bent That thing is like 1/2 inch thick!! Time to put the good 'ole Craftsman open end wrench to the test in between the hub and frame: IT WORKED!! Heard a "crack", it was LOOSE Now I am trying to get the bearings out of the rear carrier...Tried hammering them trhough the opposte end and they are not moving....Thats how they are supposed to be removed right? Use a brass punch or drift and tap the outer race from the opposite side. It might take a little to get them out. From the factory they act like they have .002 press. Tap each quadrant a few times, don't just hammer one side then the other. This will help the bearing move out more evenly. Quote
Banshee0028 Posted May 15, 2004 Author Report Posted May 15, 2004 Use a brass punch or drift and tap the outer race from the opposite side. It might take a little to get them out. From the factory they act like they have .002 press. Tap each quadrant a few times, don't just hammer one side then the other. This will help the bearing move out more evenly. Ok, I managed to get one side out..I got both rubber seals off, but the second bearing wont budge!!! I am going to H/D tomorrow and getting a punch or small diameter pipe to hammer and push it out....Its chipping away at my craftsman screwdriver Its almost there... Also, I was thinking that while I got the carrier out maybe I should sandblast it then paint it! Would this be a good idea? I never thought about doing anything to it until now..Since I was not planning on changing them today Quote
Banshee0028 Posted May 15, 2004 Author Report Posted May 15, 2004 I am also thinking about the zerk fitting too...However by doing this, the grease is not getting to the bearings, it will be sitting between the carrier and the bearing spacer,,,NO grease getting the bearings?? Is this right or does it get there some other way...... Quote
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