How Do I removed bearing from bearing carrier???

[honda_runner]

I have no idea how to pull the bearings out! its driving my nuts!!!

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd272/glockphoto/DSC_9813.jpg

[hornetgod13]

This may sound odd but, it works great.

Remove the rubber seals. Preheat your kitchen oven to 300 degrees, than put the axle carrier in for 15 to 20 minutes. Use oven mits to remove the carrier and tap the end against a piece of wood and the bearing will fall right out. Repeat the last step to remove the other side.

The trick is that the aluminum carrier expands quicker than the steel bearings and a visible gap is present when you pull it out of the oven.

To put the new bearings in simply put them in the freezer for 15 minutes while you reheat the carrier in the oven and they will drop right in.

Important note: Let the carrier cool at room temperature. DO NOT shock cool it.

[honda_runner]

Thank You Soooo Much!

[86 Quad R]

....... and remember to put the center tube in between the bearings :D

[quad2xtreme]

I basically do the same thing except no oven.

1) Put on a pair of gloves

2) Slam the end of the carrier down against a block of wood (the end with the slots for adjusting the chain tension)

3) First bearing falls out

4) Use a socket and an extension to drive the other bearing out

I don't heat it or cool the bearing down when installing. I do have the Honda specialty tool though for installing the new bearings that make it a snap.

I am not allowed in the house when working on the quads let alone putting anything in the oven. I got in trouble the other day for coming out of the bathroom and washing my hands in the kitchen sink. I am just here to pay the mortgage. :ermm:

[79400ex]

That heating and cooling os what I do to install bearings. I have not tried it to remove them.

[86 Quad R]

Originally posted by 79400ex
That heating and cooling os what I do to install bearings. I have not tried it to remove them.

works really well. especially when dealing with bearings in engine cases. :cool:

[honda_runner]

well here it is in the oven...

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd272/glockphoto/DSC_9830.jpg

So after I heated it up, the bearing came out no problem, then I cooled off the new bearings, and warmed up the housing just a tad bit. They went in with some of a brass hammer...

thanx guys!

[honda_runner]

Here is it all set and done!!

thanx again!

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd272/glockphoto/DSC_9837.jpg

[hornetgod13]

I told you it would work! :macho

Glad it worked out for you.