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   CarlJunior | Jun 08, 2005 08:11pm | #1

   Most auto parts stores have a tool loan program. I'm sure they can fix you up with any kind of bearing puller you need.

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   kenney66 | Jun 09, 2005 05:32pm | #2

   I believe you need a bearing press of some sort.  I had a friend in the auto business that referred me to a place with a press.  It is not as complicated as it sounds just need the right tool/  So I would call your auto mechanic see if he or she could do it.  If they could not do it then ask them where you could.  I needed to replace the wheel on an old badsaw and the replacement wheel was thicker in diamter than the old one so I could not replace the retaining ring.  I asked around and found a place that could machine a small grove in the axle that I could put the ratainging ring on.  Point of the story, just ask around a lot. 

   Kenney66

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   RickL | Jun 09, 2005 10:48pm | #3

   You should probably take it to a service center. It's really quite easy if you know what you are doing. As a service tech I just use a piece of tubing that fits the outer race on the bearing and tap it out. The main part of the wheel must be supported on some blocks of wood. Bandwheels aren't a pressfit requiring a specialized press. The same process in reverse to put it back in. You might try a local garage and they might let you watch so you can see how it's done.

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   danfromsaskatoon | Jun 10, 2005 06:48am | #4

   just did mine, used a piece of doweling on the bearing, loosened it first with some isopropyl alcohol( not sure if that is the right spelling ) it seemed to cut through the gunk though. dan ah spell check

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   polarsea1 | Jun 10, 2005 11:31am | #5

   If you decide to drive that bearing out be sure to support the wheel at the hub, not the spokes or the rim.