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Jim Brierley · 05-28-2019, 11:48 AM

I use what is called a knife-edge puller, and hold it tight against the back side of the bearing with a C clamp, then put in a press and push on the carrier using a socket of the proper diameter. Good luck. The cage being loose may not be a problem, it just keeps the rollers in place but no load is actually on it.

05-28-2019, 11:48 AM	#2
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,089	Re: How to remove blasted carrier bearings without ruining them I use what is called a knife-edge puller, and hold it tight against the back side of the bearing with a C clamp, then put in a press and push on the carrier using a socket of the proper diameter. Good luck. The cage being loose may not be a problem, it just keeps the rollers in place but no load is actually on it.