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kwisor · 03-23-2022, 07:55 PM

hello
i am replacing my clutch and need to replace throw out bearing my question is how do you remove the bearing from the hub and put the new one on i do not want to damage anything 30 tudor
thanks you
kevin

Tim Ayers · 03-23-2022, 08:13 PM

It's a slight press fit. To remove, I've place the hub in open vise jaws with the bearing overlapping the tops of the jaws. Using a driver that matches the hub diameter, I drive it down with a few hammer whacks. The old bearing should come off easily.

To reinstall, I've placed the new bearing on the hub and butt it against a piece of 2X4. Using the vise again, I close it against the 2X4 and it will press on. Once done, make sure it is seated square and on fully.

Using the old one as reference, you'll be able to tell if the new one is on all the way. Change the return spring while your at it as well.

Others may have different methods, but this way has worked for me.

J Franklin · 03-23-2022, 08:40 PM

Use a leather hammer or block of wood when hammering it off or on. Don't knock it through and drop it on the concrete floor. I do things like that once in a while.

Patrick L. · 03-24-2022, 08:57 AM

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Yep, just like Tim and J said. Simple, quick.

Some may say you need to use a press. A vise is a press.

03-23-2022, 07:55 PM	#1
kwisor Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: lexington sc Posts: 456	how to change throw out bearing on throw bearing hubhub hello i am replacing my clutch and need to replace throw out bearing my question is how do you remove the bearing from the hub and put the new one on i do not want to damage anything 30 tudor thanks you kevin

03-23-2022, 08:13 PM	#2
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,267	Re: how to change throw out bearing on throw bearing hubhub It's a slight press fit. To remove, I've place the hub in open vise jaws with the bearing overlapping the tops of the jaws. Using a driver that matches the hub diameter, I drive it down with a few hammer whacks. The old bearing should come off easily. To reinstall, I've placed the new bearing on the hub and butt it against a piece of 2X4. Using the vise again, I close it against the 2X4 and it will press on. Once done, make sure it is seated square and on fully. Using the old one as reference, you'll be able to tell if the new one is on all the way. Change the return spring while your at it as well. Others may have different methods, but this way has worked for me.

03-23-2022, 08:40 PM	#3
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 6,008	Re: how to change throw out bearing on throw bearing hubhub Use a leather hammer or block of wood when hammering it off or on. Don't knock it through and drop it on the concrete floor. I do things like that once in a while.

03-24-2022, 08:57 AM	#4
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: how to change throw out bearing on throw bearing hubhub Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Yep, just like Tim and J said. Simple, quick. Some may say you need to use a press. A vise is a press.