Takeing Bearing out of Hubs?

[stocktires]

I just put new bearings in my hubs. I now wana get the hubs powdercoated, lol! So How can I take out the bearings without hurting the bearings at all?

[ranger400ex]

Throw the hubs in the oven at 300-350 for 15 minutes or so. Remove them with a thick rag, gloves,etc tap the hub on a solid surface on both sides and the bearing should pop right out. If they are a little stubborn lightly push with a screwdriver or punch, but never strike. When you need to reinstall simply put the hubs in the oven again as above and the bearings in the freezer, remove them both and drop the bearings in plop, plop. All done and no bashing needed. Grab a cold one.


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[stocktires]

This wont hurt the bearings at 350*'s? Thanx for tha tip, I'll prolly try it, thanx

[oynot400]

You should be fine. We do it all the time at work because it is the only way you can get the bearing on the shaft.