Anyone know how to get the front hub bearings out?

I have to get them out for powdercoating. I probably need a press. Maybe the local dealer will press them out. RIGHT! I can't even figure out how to get 14 out to get to 13 and then 11. :blink:

Mornin' Don...the oil seal (14) can be gently pried out with a thin screw driver, the snap-ring (13) comes out with snap-ring pliers (once grabbed, cover with a shop rag as if it slips off when compressed, it will zing into null-space and you'll never find it...don't ask how I know this) and the bearings come easily out with a bearing driver (available on eBay for about US$40) or a BFH and a drift (doable but a pain)...or have a shop press them out. I opted for the bearing driver set

I'm thinking of having them pressed out and have new ones put in. They are 30 years old so what the hey...

Don,that is something that you can do yourself,bud.
The hardest part is getting a drift to catch the edge of the bearing,but it can be done.Heat the hub area,and work around the edges of the bearing with a drift...you WILL get it.

Put the new bearings in the freezer for a while,and heat the hub up,good and hot,just before you,drop the new ones in...and they almost DO just drop right in.

The bearing driver isn't really needed,but it WOULD make it easier for sure.

Hey Mcdriod,

I'm going to have to replace all the wheel bearings on my 900, so was looking at the bearing pullers at Sears, but couldn't figure out how the driver actually gripped the bearing.

When I replaced the bearings on my 750's front hub, the guys at the wastewater shop helped me with a BFH to get them out, and a press to set in the new ones, but I'd like to figure out how to do it on my own.

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Btw Don:
When the hell are you going to change your avatar????????????????????????:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Sandy wrote:

Don,that is something that you can do yourself,bud.
The hardest part is getting a drift to catch the edge of the bearing,but it can be done.Heat the hub area,and work around the edges of the bearing with a drift...you WILL get it.

Put the new bearings in the freezer for a while,and heat the hub up,good and hot,just before you,drop the new ones in...and they almost DO just drop right in.

The bearing driver isn't really needed,but it WOULD make it easier for sure.

I was thinking of that but when the hub is coated I won't be able to heat it up very much. Maybe I could put some of the rotor bolts in and set it on those while it heats up. Hmm...

inline4 wrote:

Btw Don:
When the hell are you going to change your avatar????????????????????????:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

As soon as I change my shorts. :laugh:

Link14 wrote:

Hey Mcdriod,

I'm going to have to replace all the wheel bearings on my 900, so was looking at the bearing pullers at Sears, but couldn't figure out how the driver actually gripped the bearing.

When I replaced the bearings on my 750's front hub, the guys at the wastewater shop helped me with a BFH to get them out, and a press to set in the new ones, but I'd like to figure out how to do it on my own.

See the link inline4 provided...I think this is the outfit I purchased mine from, but via eBay...and as inline4 says, it really does work!

I just ordered one of them there kits. Now I have an excuse or reason to order a press. :laugh:

Wheel bearings? Press?

I use a BFH and a BIG flat blade screw driver. You ain't gonna reuse the bearing and it is easier to catch the edge with a flat blade than a drift.