Wheel bearing removal

[vwgti303]

Anybody have the tool to remove the bearings from wheels? Looking to get mine powder coated and wanted to do it correctly.

[Sortarican]

You might want to replace the bearings and seals rather than re-use them.
They can get tweaked during removal and usually aren't too expensive.
In which case you don't have to be so gentle removing them and can just drift the old ones out with hand tools you have around the house.

Always drift the new ones in via the outside race not the inner.
(A socket the same size as the outside race works well.)

[McVaaahhh]

Take it to TFOG.

1) They're a bitch to get out without the proper tools, and you'll probably ruin them in the process.
2) Don't reuse the old ones. New bearings are pretty cheap and should also be installed with the proper tools as to not damage them.

With that said, if you insist on getting them out yourself without buying a bearing remover you'll need a solid steel rod to catch on the inside lip of the bearing and a couple pound sledge to hammer them out. A "regular" hammer and screwdriver won't do the job.


I'm not going to give any quotes for Jim, but for new bearings installed I believe you'll be under $100. Give him a call.

[vwgti303]

TFOG? As you can see from my post count I'm pretty new here.

[Sean]

www.tfogracing.com/

talk to jim

[vwgti303]

Thanks, I'll check them out.

[Bueller]

I use a 1/2" x 12" long socket extension to pound mine out. Get a cheap one from harbor freight or use an old one that you don't care about.

And like the 'rican said use a socket the size of the outside race to tap it in.

[MattTLS]

If you're in northern CO, I can remove the bearings for you and install new bearings when needed.

[ChrisCBX]

Anybody have the tool to remove the bearings from wheels? Looking to get mine powder coated and wanted to do it correctly.

I'll add another vote for TFOG.

You'll need to have your tires removed as well as removing the bearings. When I powdercoated a set of wheels a couple of months ago, Jim at TFOG replaced the tires/bearings at the same time.

[vwgti303]

If you're in northern CO, I can remove the bearings for you and install new bearings when needed.

Thanks man, I'll hit ya up when it comes time then. I have a military course I have to do soon, so it should be around late May.

[MattTLS]

Thanks man, I'll hit ya up when it comes time then. I have a military course I have to do soon, so it should be around late May.

Alright, let me know.

[The_Jackel]

Just use a coffe mug and duct tape, no worries.