need help urgently

[Matt_88]

hey im am puttin a new clutch in and i ned to change the release bearing(i think thats wat it is called) i dont have a clue how to get it off the hub(think thats wat it is called). can someone plz help me?

[matt.mcinnes]

hey im am puttin a new clutch in and i ned to change the release bearing(i think thats wat it is called) i dont have a clue how to get it off the hub(think thats wat it is called). can someone plz help me?

Its a thrust bearing i think and you may need a bearing press to get it off depending how tight it is. sorry i cant help more. They are not easy.
Getting the other on can be fun too, put the bearing in the oven first but ask the missus or you might get a swift kick. DONT exced the operational temperature of the greese in the breaing though or its cactus. The heat will expand it a littel and makes fitting a little easier. Dont heat the other part.

[J Top]

Hi Matt
support the old brg accross the jaws of an open vice and using a socket that is a neat fit through the centre of the bearing drive the carrier out of the brg.
To fit the new brg, support the brg carrier and using a socket that is a good fit on the inner hub of the brg, drive the brg onto the carrier.
Do it right and its easy, do it wrong and you destroy the brg.
J Top

[Bluefreak]

You can also put the carrier in the freezer for a couple of hours before fitting the bearing. No domestic freezer will not chill it sufficiently to make it brittle. As already mentioned, use a socket the size of the bearing inner and gently tap it on with a deadblow hammer or use a piece of timber between the socket and a normal hammer.

[runnin4life]

use a deadblow hammer

are these those hammers with the metal centre section of the head with wooden ends on the head

[Bluefreak]

use a deadblow hammer

are these those hammers with the metal centre section of the head with wooden ends on the head

The one I've got has nylon ends... Much of a muchness, all about using the force to seat the bearing without the initial sharpness of the blow/tap

[Patroler]

like the others said, just make sure when u press the new bearing on that you only apply pressure to the inner shell. I'd give the carrier a light clean up with some emery paper to ensure it's smooth, stick it in the freezer for a few hours then press the bearing on, you can also open the vice right up and line up the carrier, bearing and socket neatly so that when u tighten the vice it presses the bearing on, just make sure it goes on straight...