mall0y Posted July 2, 2005 Report Posted July 2, 2005 Well, I dreaded the day that I had to change them but there is way too much slop in my carrier. I took it apart today and the bearings aren't chewed up badly but they are really ruff turning. So, I spent about an hour trying to tap the old bearings out, to no avail. The spacer/sleeve that goes in between the 2 bearings won't move around, so I can't really get a punch or anything on the actual bearing. What I was going to ask is if anyone else ran into this problem and how did they solve it. I'm pressed for time and a quick reply would be appreciated. Thanks Quote
Holyman Posted July 2, 2005 Report Posted July 2, 2005 The inner sleeve will move to the side, but if the bearings have been squeezed tight to it then you will need to force it aside. One thing you could do is drill a 1/4" hole in the side of your carrier and use a smaller punch in the hole to drive it to the side. When you're done, you can install a grease fitting in the hole. When you get the sleeve out, drill a 1/4 inch hole in it too so that when you grease it in the future, some grease can get to the axle and make it easy to get out. Quote
Motoman991 Posted July 2, 2005 Report Posted July 2, 2005 To get mine out we used a torch to cut the bearings apart. I need to replace mine again since i have to replace my axle, i hope it is easier this time Quote
mall0y Posted July 4, 2005 Author Report Posted July 4, 2005 (edited) thanks guys, i ended up getting them out... it was alot harder than i expected. I just beat the crap out of them till one popped out. It took me a good hour but they finaly broke free. Edited July 4, 2005 by mall0y Quote
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