WHAT TRICKS WILL I NEED TO KNOW FOR REPLACING REAR SHAFT BEARINGS?

[GERMAN_WARRIOR]

ORDERED NEW REAR BEARINGS FROM EBAY. NOW IM UNSURE IF I NEED SEALS TO. ALSO WHAT IS THAT LITTLE ROLLER THAT SEEMS TO BE A CHAIN BLOCKER THAT IS ON THE SWING ARM BOLT? WHERE CAN I GET THAT HARDWARE? WHAT TRICKS DO I NEED TO KNOW TO CHANGE THE REAR BEARINGS(SHAFT)
thank you

 

[thefastestkidontheblock]

First off, it isn't a shaft, it is an axle. Also, the seals should come with the kit. You are going to need to press the bearings into the carrier. I would recommend you taking it to a machine shop or somewhere that knows how to do that.

 

[blasterman87]

I didn't press mine in I just used a hammer n tapped it in

 

[thefastestkidontheblock]

either way, i still recommend you having someone else do that part for you.

 

[specialized7]

yea and take caps lock off, i used a bearing puller to pull the bearings outta my dads suzuki lt250, then went to a local bearing and transmission and bought some high performance bearings wow what a difference in ride quality those old bearings were shot.
all we used was a rubber hammer and some grease.

 

[thefastestkidontheblock]

i have always pressed in my bearings.

 

[GERMAN_WARRIOR]

alright thanks. the bearings i got from ebay didnt specify the seals so i might be burnt.

sorry about the caps. its a work thing

 

[daniel3877]

you dont have to press the damn bearings in...but dont just grab a hammer either, use a good sized rubber mallet and take your time, tap one side, tap the other, work your way around the bearings to work them in strait..its not a hard job at all, i replace my carier bearings every season. and i cant stress this enough..USE THREAD LOCK on the axle bolts..dont get in a hurry and put it together without it..very important !!!

 

[blueblaster55]

I take the old bearing and grind it down so it fits back in the carrier loosely so I can use that to push the new bearing in. The hardest part is getting the old bearings out.

 

[skoobyj]

I had an older axle and I had to pound and pound and pound, but it did finally come apart.