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Patrick L. · 02-06-2019, 04:54 PM

Is the bearing staked on the spindle after the bearing was slid on ? Can you see the stake marks ? If so, I would think a dremel or file would work. Also see if you can drive a chisel behind the bearing to push it forward on the spindle.

If that doesn't work then remove the rollers and cage. An acetylene torch can be used to heat a a red hot spot on the race and take 2 ball peen hammers and whack the race on the hot spot to expand the race. [ the ball of one hammer on the hot spot them whack that hammer with the second one.

A grinder can also be used to split the race.

02-06-2019, 04:54 PM	#12
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Question? Peened inner front wheel bearing Is the bearing staked on the spindle after the bearing was slid on ? Can you see the stake marks ? If so, I would think a dremel or file would work. Also see if you can drive a chisel behind the bearing to push it forward on the spindle. If that doesn't work then remove the rollers and cage. An acetylene torch can be used to heat a a red hot spot on the race and take 2 ball peen hammers and whack the race on the hot spot to expand the race. [ the ball of one hammer on the hot spot them whack that hammer with the second one. A grinder can also be used to split the race.