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    Redneck knowledge needed

    So I need to change a wheel bearing that is pressed in, the only problem is I don't have a press. So I have a few ideas on how I could try and do this without spending $200.00 on a press, but just wanted to see how some of you on the green screen have managed to press bearing without a press.

    Man I typed " press " a lot of times.

    #2
    do you have a air hammer?

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      #3
      Last time I did the ones on my wheeler we used a hammer and a flat punch/chisel and worked them out by evenly going around the race forcefully tapping until it comes out. To put the new ones back in we used a big socket just a hair smaller than the outside of the bearing and tapped it in until it seated.

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        #4
        Something like this.

        Amazing deals on this Bearing Separator And Puller Set at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

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          #5
          Is it the outer race that is stuck? If so we sometimes run a welding bead around the inside and it will suck it in just enough to knock it out. I don't do a lot of wheel bearings but lots of pump bearings.

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            #6
            Outer race? Hammer and punch from backside, use old race to drive new race in.

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              #7
              Socket that just fits inside the hub and still catch the bearing . Hit the socket with a big hammer being careful not to hit the hand holding the socket. It may take a few swings of the hammer but it should come on out.

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                #8
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                  #9
                  Call an auto parts store, sometimes they lend or rent out tools.

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                    #10
                    Just do like said above with sockets and punches. I have worked on large dozers, tractors hay equipment, trailers plows etc all my life and never had a press. That being said it’s one of the few tools I don’t have but probably need.

                    My problem is half the stuff I’m always working on won’t fit in a press.

                    Throw the new race in the freezer if you have time and it will tap right in. Brass hammers or punches are best on new bearings and races. Or a socket that’s tight
                    Last edited by dclifton; 03-14-2019, 09:40 AM.

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                      #11
                      Thanks everyone, some good advise here.

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                        #12
                        I’ve never used a press, hammer and a punch. Just work it around.

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                          #13
                          I use the socket method. Hold the socket with a pair of channel locks to keep from hitting your fingers

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                            #14
                            Socket- And the freezer makes it easy to install

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                              #15
                              Or maybe apply the oilfield rule. If the tool doesn't fit, get a bigger hammer.

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