Input Shaft (Drive Gear) Bearing Removal-T87

[1950F1]

In need advice regarding the removal of the input shaft bearing on my t87 Transmission. The bearing practically rests on the drive gear and there is little room to get a puller or an arbor suppert under the bearing to press or pull it off as instructed in the ford F series truck manual. I am considering placing the shaft back in the case with the assembly supported only by the snap ring when pressing it off but I am concerned that it will - well, snap. Any suggestions or experience here will help. I can't afford to damage the shaft. TIA, Carl

[1950F1]

Heres a picture of the shaft

[jdl]

Take it to your local machine shop, they have the bearing separator and can r&r the bearing quickly. if you want to do it yourself you need a thin bearing separator tool. tool will cost more than the machine shop charge. some Fordbarner will have a better idea then mine...jdl

[Walt Dupont--Me.]

It's not pressed on very hard, just remove the snap ring and and any brg. spreader will just catch on the edge and it will press right off. Walt

[Bruce Lancaster]

Yes, more a push fit than a press fit.

[Mac VP]

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ummm.....never had the front ball bearing just push off for me. ALWAYS took the power of a press. The rear bearings can sometimes be pushed off, and are not the same tight fit as the front bearing.