Wheel Bearings & Timing Belt

[james accordino]

> >I am going to replace the rear wheel bearings on my
> 1987 5KCSTQ this
> >weekend. I have access to the press, but not the
> shims (?) to press them in
> >and out with. Does any one have suggestions for
> what to use for this ?? I
> >have heard that they can be easily damaged when
> pressing them in and want to
> >avoid this.

You can use the shell from the old one to press in the
new one.  You can drive it all the way home and the
old shell will only be in 1/8" and will pull right
out.  Clean around the snap ring and where the bearing
will slide as best you can with wire wheel,
sanderpaper whatever.  This makes it MUCH easier.
Soak it down with the best penetrant you have.  As far
as damaging bearings, ALWAYS press on the portion
being interfered.  For the wheel bearing, it's the
outer race into the housing.  You can remove them
anyway you want.  I wouldn't hammer, but I have.
Obviously don't hit the housing.  Good luck.

Jim

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