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21 incher

16-05-15 20:40

HELP: Front wheel bearing removal?

Hi...The front wheel bearings (XT660Z 2008) seem to be flush with the metal-tube that rests between them. So, just how, exactly, do you knock/tap out the bearings with a flat-headed screwdriver, for example, when there appears to be no lip/ridge? Is a special tool needed, if so, what would it be and where could I get it? Thanks...your's...stuck half-way between a job
:surrender:

21 incher

16-05-15 20:46

Hmm...

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Originally Posted by Pepsi (Post 210557)

gotta be honest here.....I would love to know the answer too!

Really!? :icon_cheers:

aliwakeskate

16-05-15 21:22

The metal tube can be moved out of the way just enough to see the lip of the bearing - it is probably just a bit stuck in there at the moment.

When I did mine I used some 10mm diameter steel bar (a big screwdriver or something would do the same job) I had lying about to kind of lever the bottom of the tube to one side to reveal the edge of the bearing. It took a little bit of pressure to 'force' the tube to one side.

21 incher

16-05-15 21:25

er...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pepsi (Post 210559)

yep.....deffo !

...any ideas? I mean, I've read the Haynes manual and now looking at the front wheel bearings' system, it seems a bit odd that the internals of the hub seem flush!!!!??? hmm...

21 incher

16-05-15 21:38

Still looking and no lip...

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Originally Posted by aliwakeskate (Post 210561)

Thanks...I'll have a go tomorrow now, if it seems like I can't find the lip then
it's a trip to the shop, somewhere(?) for a bearing-puller :smilies0943:

21 incher

16-05-15 22:24

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Originally Posted by Pepsi (Post 210566)

I've just found the manual and it states you use a "general 3 inch bearing puller"

Oh right...Could this be the answer?

http://simplybearings.co.uk/shop/p78...duct_info.html

21 incher

16-05-15 23:20

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Originally Posted by Pepsi (Post 210572)

looks similar to the one on the schematic in the manual. But I have to say the claws may still require an 'inner' edge to pull which may leave back at square 1.

Hi Pepsi, I've been looking in the Haynes manual but still cannot find what the 3 inch bearing-puller actually looks like :icon_frown: ?? Where could I buy one from too, thanks ☺

Petenz

17-05-15 00:10

Aliwakeskate gave you the answer....:WellDone_OROQR1:

Put a long punch in pull it sideways the
inner spacer will move sideways enough
to get a punch on the inner race of the
bearing...

you do seem to be strugging with it
maybe you should take it to a shop have them
do it...

.

21 incher

17-05-15 01:03

Cheers...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Petenz (Post 210575)

Thanks guys, I'll have another go in the morning :icon_study:

Desert Racer

17-05-15 09:33

If it's any help, I watched a well reputed Bike mechanic change a wheel bearing on my old DR600 once.
He heated up the hub carefully with a blow torch wearing thick glove's, turned the wheel over then the bearing just fell out. He then quickly turned the wheel back over then dropped the new bearing in place before the hub cooled. Job done in minute's, no damage to the hub or wheel & everything all worked fine with no problem's.

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