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need help urgently
Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2005 12:40 pm
by 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?
Re: need help urgently
Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2005 12:42 pm
by matt.mcinnes
Matt_88 wrote: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.
Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2005 4:45 pm
by 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
Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2005 6:50 pm
by 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.
Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2005 10:12 pm
by runnin4life
Bluefreak wrote:use a deadblow hammer
are these those hammers with the metal centre section of the head with wooden ends on the head
Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2005 11:16 pm
by Bluefreak
zukin4life wrote:Bluefreak wrote: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
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 9:20 am
by 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...