Tip for removing wheel bearings

[Joe Nardy]

I found this tip elsewhere so I can't take credit for it but I've used it twice already and it is very helpful. This only works if you're replacing the bearings (which you should do anyway) since you will ruin one of the bearings. The hard part of removing wheel bearings is getting the first bearing out. You can usually push the spacer out of the way a little bit and tap the bearing out with a drift but this isn't the easiest or best way.
First, take a small screwdriver and pry off the seal of one bearing. Then drill one or several holes in the metal ring that holds the bearings in place. Remove the ring with pliers. Now tap all the bearings to one side, as close together as possible. You can now tap the inner race sideways towards the side with no bearings and it will drop out. (This also explains how bearings are assembled.) The spacer can now be removed and both bearings are easily accessible to tap out of the wheel.

Thanks,
Joe

 

[80gs1000e]

Ahhhh, I need to try this info. Thanks

-D

 

[Joe Nardy]

Ahhhh, I need to try this info. Thanks

-D

What, you don't believe me?

 

[Nerobro]

I need to do this too. I'll be ordering bearings tonight or tomorow. "something" is causing my bike to drag.

Joe, my chain did loosen after a mile or two of riding.

 

[Joe Nardy]

I need to do this too. I'll be ordering bearings tonight or tomorow. "something" is causing my bike to drag.

Joe, my chain did loosen after a mile or two of riding.

Greg,

In case you missed the post, here's a good source for wheel bearings: http://www.allballsracing.com/

Thanks,
Joe

 

[first timer]

there is a place in willowbrook that has everything you need. email me and i will send you a pdf or the bearing numbers to tell the guy. oh wait your dad is a machinist just give him the numbers.

-ryan

 

[dig dug mx6]

here is a site I found with a few other tips

http://www.vjmc.org/techtips/bearings.htm

 

[Joe Nardy]

here is a site I found with a few other tips

http://www.vjmc.org/techtips/bearings.htm

I think that's the site where I found the tip that started this thread.

Joe

 

[gke84]

tip for removing wheel bearing

tip for removing wheel bearing

after removing the bearing,take the spacer and grind a half round slot on the inside of the spacer.the next time you will have a spot for the punch to grab.then you can move the spacer around and punch all around the bearing till it pops out.not sure if this is my solution,or if i seen this on the forum.