How do I remove this bearing?

How do I remove this bearing?

rr41mag

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Looks like a front spindle with a needle bearing. This normally requires a 3 jaw slide hammer that will reach in behind the bearing.
 
Thats what I was afraid of. ANd I don't have one of those. I guess I'll take the other side off and take them to a machine shop.
 
That's a pretty standard puller, might find one at the likes of NAPA or another parts store that you could use or rent for a few minutes most Transmission shops would be able to also take those out quickly..........maybe even one of your buddy's may have one.
 
Try reaching through the other side with a long punch and drive it out.The ones I have removed are not in that tight.
 
Looks like a front spindle with a needle bearing. This normally requires a 3 jaw slide hammer that will reach in behind the bearing.

This is one of thoes tools that you will use again, they are usually $100
for the set. I like to own mine but auto Zone rents them.
 
Try reaching through the other side with a long punch and drive it out.The ones I have removed are not in that tight.

cut mine out carefully with a dremel and cut off wheel

just cut in a few spots partly through the bearing race and it will bend out

be very careful not to cut all through or slip off and get the spindle
 
I tried a brass punch from the back side and I just broke the the race more
 
i used a long narrow steel punch, with a small bend near the end, and next time around i will buy the tool, huge pain in the ***, but it was late at night and im impatient, but yea never again lol
 
I would be taking it to the machine shop to be pressed back in so I would find the new bearings, take everything to the machinist and say "make it so", he takes it out cleans it up and replaces it and I doubt it would cost any more than just to have it put in. And it is put in with a ram that is specifically made to fit the bearing and has a warranty.:cool:
 

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