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Old 16-05-15, 20:40
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Unhappy 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
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Old 16-05-15, 20:46
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gotta be honest here.....I would love to know the answer too!
Really!?
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Old 16-05-15, 21:22
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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.
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Old 16-05-15, 21:38
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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.
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
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Old 16-05-15, 22:24
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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
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Old 16-05-15, 23:20
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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 ?? Where could I buy one from too, thanks ☺
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Old 17-05-15, 00:10
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Aliwakeskate gave you the answer....

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...




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Old 17-05-15, 01:03
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Aliwakeskate gave you the answer....

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...
Thanks guys, I'll have another go in the morning
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Old 18-05-15, 09:34
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Old screw driver down the spacer beet the crap out of the bearing fit new bearings job dun, no sweat.
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Old 23-05-15, 16:09
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I use a small diameter bar like in the images. As stated,push the spacer tube over to one side and get the lip of the bar onto the bearing and whack it. I have my bar hit with a hammer to make a lip,like the top of a chisel. You can heat the hub with boiling water to assist.

The bar has to be thin enough to get from one side of the hub to inside of the bearing at a good angle,something that is hard to do with the likes of a screwdriver.The small burr is enough to get a purchase. Handy enough to put in a bum bag when traveling too.

















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