Bearing Extraction Advice

[Hacienda71]

I am going to change the bearings on my Stumpjumper FSR. Has anyone got any tips or recommendations on bearing removal. Will I be able to gently knock them out or do I need a proper bearing extractor? I am more relaxed on installing the new bearings with a home made press.

Cheers knowledgeable people of CC

 

[dan_bo]

Y

 

[Erudin]

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http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/stumpjumper-bearings-when-to-replace
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[slowmotion]

Always push them out by pressing the outer race, never the inner one.

 

[accountantpete]

As above - except if the old bearings are worn then it doesn't matter.

Replace the new ones with care using a press (make one up if needed ) make sure you press the the outer race or both races together.

If you just press the centre bit it can ruin the internal races and bearings.

 

[User6179]

If you make a homemade press with threaded rod you can use the old bearings and some washers to press in the new bearing .

 

[Hacienda71]

[QUOTE 3332959, member: 45"]Which bearings?[/QUOTE]
All the bearings relating to the rear swinging arm and rear suspension.