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Motorbike
Posted on Friday, August 26, 2011 - 11:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

As promised, here are some pics of the bearing install tool I made for my 2010 rear wheel, along with a list of parts needed to build it. With a little creativity, I believe this tool could easily be modified or adapted to use on front wheel bearings or steering head bearings. It could also be used to pull bearings out, as long as the inner race of one of the bearings is already out, which is usually the case when they fail. Using a threaded rod to pull bearings is nothing new, I just added a little more detail. Enjoy!

Complete tool:




Locking collar with 1/2" ID hole




Socket with locking collar pressed in. (I used my bench vise to do this):




L to R: Jam nut, coupling nut, flat washer, steel plate, aluminum disk, socket, flange nut, aluminum disk, fender washer, socket with locking collar, flat washer, coupling nut:




2 3/4" ID X 3" pipe. Used as adapter when pulling bearings. (I have not tried this yet but I think it will work):




Setup to pull bearing as long as inner race is still in place:




Using as puller:




List of items:
(2) 1/2" X 2.400" Aluminum or steel disks with 1/2" hole in center.

(1) 1/2" X 3 1/2" X 3 1/2" Steel or aluminum plate with 1/2" hole in center.

(1) 1/2" - 13 Threads Per Inch steel threaded rod, 17" long.

(1) Locking collar with 1/2" ID and approx. 1" OD. Commonly found at hardware stores, I got mine at ACE.

(1) 1/2" drive socket. Must be correct size so locking collar presses in snugly. I used a 24mm socket.

(1) 1/2" drive socket with an outside diameter of 1 3/16" to fit inside the inner bearing race. This socket keeps the bearing spacer lined up properly during install.

(1) 1/2" flange type locknut,available at hardware stores, from ACE.

(2) 1/2" coupling nuts, available at hardware stores, again from ACE. I used the long nuts because I figured they were less likely to strip then a standard nut.

(1) 1/2" ID X 2" OD fender washer to prevent damage to aluminum disk.

(2) 7/16" X 1 1/4" flat washers. The 7/16" ID actually fits the 1/2" rod a little more snug than a 1/2" washer.

(1) 1/2" standard nut used as a jam nut against one of the coupling nuts.


I used my Harbor Freight Bearing Race and Seal Tool to install the new external seals after installing the bearings.:




When installing the bearings, I used a little grease on the bearing and bore to allow them to slide without galling the aluminum in the wheel. Also, use grease on the threaded rod and washers to prevent binding.

Be sure to read Al Lighton's thread on proper procedures to install the bearings. If you do not completely understand how this is done, then you may want to hire a professional. Good luck!


Looks nice out, I've got the day off, I'm going for a ride!
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Paul56
Posted on Friday, August 26, 2011 - 11:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Nicely done. Thanks for the write up!
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88b
Posted on Sunday, August 28, 2011 - 03:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Very nice, if you had stamped Snap On on that you could charge $300 for it
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Yjsrule
Posted on Sunday, August 28, 2011 - 09:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I used my harbor freight race and seal driver to install the bearings. Works just fine. Nice looking press, I have one I used to use for the outer seal on a jeep axle, I might adapt that when I put new steering head bearings in, which will unfortunately be as soon as I get a set.
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