New wheels! Bearing change
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New wheels! Bearing change
Can someone tell me if I need any special tools to put new bearings in my new wheels that I just got from harley. I did buy the wheel kit with the wheels that have new bearings that are part of the kit, but not sure if I need to have the bearings pressed into the wheel or will I need to take it to the dealer? Can I use some other method to install the bearings?
Thanks for your help!
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Road Warrior
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From: Crisfield, MD
Odd place for me to post being a sporty guy but I saw this and thought I would just add that you can pop the bearings in the freezer for an hour or so then they will tap in easier. Don't laugh its true as steel constricts under cold. You can also very carefully heat the bearing race with a torch or heat gun for it to expand ever so slightly making it easier to press the new bearings in.
Last edited by capttawes; Jan 26, 2009 at 05:13 PM.
Road Warrior
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From: Crisfield, MD
Yep that's all you need. Just get them lined up and walk it in side to side tapping to get it started then gradually just tap your way around until its seated. If you're concerned about hitting it too hard just protect the surface with some wood.
Road Master
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From: Peoria, AZ
...or you could buy a Jims Tool Sealed bearing Puller/Installer (DS-196295) and skip the whole heating/freezing thing or tapping with hammer in (and possibly cocking the bearing). Tool paid for itself as I change mine with every tire changeout {along with brake pads} so I save the extra labor cost each time.
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