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thrownchain
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Needle bearing removal

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Is there a tool / technique to remove the small needle bearing out of the left case?
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Following! I’ll be doing this soon as well..... :ugeek: Victor

1978 175SL
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1975 99 Road Toad (2)
1973 96 Dirt Squirt (2)
1973 “Wombat Combat”
1973 Combat Wombat
1972 94 Wombat (2)
1972 Super Squirt
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socalhodaka
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Re: Needle bearing removal

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At your own risk, i watched it done like this. Make sure to support the back side of the case. You can google blind bearing hydraulic method.

Just pump some grease into the shaft hole. Find a piece of shaft that will fit inside the bore and hold it against the grease. Cover the shaft and grease with a rag and hit it into the bore with a hammer. The hydraulic force transmitted by the grease will drive the bearing out of the hole.
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I use a small toaster oven and heat the case to 325 degrees. With the bearing opening facing down while heated, it will likely fall out by itself. If not just drop the case lightly on a wood surface.

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Nice Danny! I’ll give it a try tomorrow! :ugeek: Victor

1978 175SL
1976 03 Wombat
1975 99 Road Toad (2)
1973 96 Dirt Squirt (2)
1973 “Wombat Combat”
1973 Combat Wombat
1972 94 Wombat (2)
1972 Super Squirt
1971 92B+ Ace
1970 92B Ace 100B (2)
1968 92 Ace 100
1966 Ace 90
; D Victor
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