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Old 02-21-2013, 07:07 AM
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any one install inner primary bearing without a use of a press,remove and install ,thanks
 
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It is easy to make a split in it since it's not like you are trying to make money on a job and get it off but you need to be careful going on since you really do not want to hammer it on.
 
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yes drive it out with a brg race driver comes out fairly easy I recommend bracing the housing on both sides of brg from the inside, on install use anti seize and drive in again supporting the housing close to brg hole
are you talking about the race or the brg itself?
 

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if talking about the race, it can be done but I use the tool, much easier and better for setting depth on install.
 
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no i got the tool for the race install,but no press for bearing of inner cover ,would a socket of same size work,thanks for the help so far
 
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i used threaded rod & a socket

 
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Good show O/D and BJ, don't forget to remove snap ring hidden in there first....
 
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od.....wtf? you couldnt find any LARGER lumber for that set-up? LMAO.....hey..whatever works right? sorry..i couldnt resist....steve
 
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I drove mine out with a bearing driver and installed the same way. supprot the cover while doing it
 
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Originally Posted by snip0721
od.....wtf? you couldnt find any LARGER lumber for that set-up? LMAO.....hey..whatever works right? sorry..i couldnt resist....steve
don't be sorry. i couldn't find the railroad ties at the time

it's like this tho - all i needed was 2 pieces of wood the same thickness.
those were the closest.

it may look a mess, but it worked just fine. pretty standard method of bearing removal/install when it's not in a blind hole.

fwiw to the op. i used 3/8"-16 rod. i would opt for 3/8"-24 if you can find it.
and there's big socket that matches the bearing od pushing on the bearing not seen in pic.
 
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