Removing inner bearing from spindle

[Willl]

M5R2 Inputshaft Assembly

Just a sample of how that splitter works.

 

[BTDT]

M5R2 Inputshaft Assembly

Just a sample of how that splitter works.

Great photos and example of how it should be done.

 

[djradz]

Yep, press and splitter. Nothing comes close!

 

[skipmarcy]

Been a mechanic for many,many years and had never heard of a bearing splitter - then I looked at the ad - it is a bearing seperator, now those I have had for years !!! If you can't get the seperator in to engage the bearing, or you don't have a press, or you don't have a torch - wear good safety glasses and bust the bearing with a hammer. Races will bust like glass with a good lick from a ball/pein hammer, just have to be careful about the metal flying everywhere.

 

[RoyJackson]

Been a mechanic for many,many years and had never heard of a bearing splitter - then I looked at the ad - it is a bearing seperator, now those I have had for years !!! If you can't get the seperator in to engage the bearing, or you don't have a press, or you don't have a torch - wear good safety glasses and bust the bearing with a hammer. Races will bust like glass with a good lick from a ball/pein hammer, just have to be careful about the metal flying everywhere.

Yeah, but frequently, you'll have to press them back on.

However, I've got a tip for that...

Put the shaft in a freezer for a few hours. Since a press fit is LESS then .0010", the shaft will contract that much from the cold.
Just keep the new bearing near by so you can put it right on the shaft as soon as you pull it out of the freezer.
I've also seen CO2 extingushers used for this...but since most CO2 extingushers in the Navy are used for chilling a 6 pack...well, you know the drill.