Wheel bearing removal
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You never re-use old bearings. If you weld in a washer (actually I have a piece of 1" bar stock that I cut 1/4" thick pieces from), you just use a long punch. I have an old crappy Tiawan 1/2" extension I use as a punch. Those bearings pop right out of the soft aluminum wheel. When you press in the new bearings make sure you press them by the outer race of the bearing or you'll destroy the new bearing.
And for that matter if you don't have a press just get a piece of threaded rod with a couple of nuts and you can pull the bearings into the wheel. The whole process is really much easier to do than to explain in writing
And for that matter if you don't have a press just get a piece of threaded rod with a couple of nuts and you can pull the bearings into the wheel. The whole process is really much easier to do than to explain in writing
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People tend to do well what they do often. You aren't going to be changing out wheel bearings all the time (unless you're overtorquing the damn things)....so it might be better to take the wheel (and replacement bearings) a reputable wheel and driveline shop..won't cost much..they'll get it out and a new one pressed in without damage. They may even have some useful suggestions about a more durable high quality replacement bearing (or some comments about what caused the failure.....like improper torque wrench application or seal failure).
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From: Montreal Quebec Canada
so while we are all on this topic, what are the best bearings to put in? i hear a lot about the "all ***** "wheel, the dealer on montreal charges $40 per bearing thats $160 for all 4, which is crazy and have been reading some bad stories about wheel bearings, id like to hear what you all recommend, they are out there at all different prices and i am in the market....thanks Everyone and happy new year!
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Road Captain
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Auto Zone loans the blind bearing puller, just leave a deposit, mine was 170, and they refund it when it's returned. It works great. Other auto stores might have the same service. I grease the new bearing and put them in the freezer and use a old bearing with the center removed to tap them in. They also loan the 36 mm socket for the rear wheel.
Last edited by collin; Sep 13, 2011 at 07:08 AM.
front wjheel bearing removal
typical MOCO move, make something five times harder to do than need be. No wonder Victory's are taking off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Try changin the rear belt on a harley in an hour
Freaking engineers
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Try changin the rear belt on a harley in an hour
Freaking engineers
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Took the torch to the inner race, dropped the ***** out then pulled the outer with a lady slipper.
Had previousley put the new bearing in the freezer so between the minor heat I put to the wheel torching out the old bearing and freezing the new bearing it dropped right in with little effort.
Was hoping I had put the torch away when I gave up wrenching heavy equipment
Had previousley put the new bearing in the freezer so between the minor heat I put to the wheel torching out the old bearing and freezing the new bearing it dropped right in with little effort.
Was hoping I had put the torch away when I gave up wrenching heavy equipment
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