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[Entwood]

In the process of changing the fromt wheel bearing. Old hub has come off, but needed some persuasion... it has left the complete inner face of the old bearing on the stub axle and i can't shift it.

No access to heat.... it has bent my, admittedly flimsy, bearing puller ...

 I'll try and get a photo shortly .. but ideas gratefuly accepted ..

[Andy B]

In the process of changing the fromt wheel bearing. Old hub has come off, but needed some persuasion... it has left the complete inner face of the old bearing on the stub axle and i can't shift it.

No access to heat.... it has bent my, admittedly flimsy, bearing puller ...

 I'll try and get a photo shortly .. but ideas gratefuly accepted ..

I've never done one so can't picture exactly what you mean, but can you get a grinder in to go so far through the inner Then tw@ gentley persuade it with a hammer & chisel/punch to break/split it?

[Entwood]

In the process of changing the fromt wheel bearing. Old hub has come off, but needed some persuasion... it has left the complete inner face of the old bearing on the stub axle and i can't shift it.

No access to heat.... it has bent my, admittedly flimsy, bearing puller ...

 I'll try and get a photo shortly .. but ideas gratefuly accepted ..

I've never done one so can't picture exactly what you mean, but can you get a grinder in to go so far through the inner Then tw@ gentley persuade it with a hammer & chisel/punch to break/split it?

Thats an idea .. but I'll have to go and buy a small grinder.. Don't think I'll get the 5" blade in there !!

[Entwood]

Photos's

Old hub/bearing ...



The bit it's left behind ....

[Entwood]

Off to buy a small angle grinder ..

[feeutfo]

Stilsons? Twist the bugger off?

[Entwood]

Stilsons? Twist the bugger off?

Worth a try I guesss .. back in 10 minutes ..

[hotel21]

You able to get an angled prybar in there?  Toe of the bar under the bearing casing, heel of the bar on the hub?  Gentle systematic leverage around the perifary *may* just get it moving.

Have also used the small propane paint stripper type flames then a freeze spray to try temperature shocking it with expansion/contractions.

[gstylebaby]

Stilsons? Twist the bugger off?

Lots of plus gas as well maybe?

[Entwood]

Stilsons just slide off the surface .. pry bar doesn't shift it, claw hammer won't go in because of the hub hitting the handle. Only heat I have is an electric paint stripper gun .... going to try that but don't hold much hope. SWTSMBO will be  home in an hour with her motor .. so I'll be off to buy a smaller grinder ..  B&Q or Home base ?? 

[hotel21]

Chisel as a wedge between carrier and hub?  Reposition around to prevent (subsequent) jamming of ring.

Any emery paper/tape?  Wrap friction side onto carrier then try the stilsons again.  Emery might just aid friction.

[bigegg]

hacksaw.
cut a slot just enough so you can get purchase with the stilsons or chisel.
or is it hardened?

You got a welder?
Apply a few spots of weld - will heat up the case, and provide somewhere to grip.

[hotel21]

Its a bearing running face and so hardened (and probably chromed).

[Entwood]

Its a bearing running face and so hardened (and probably chromed).

abso-bloody-lutely

[Lazydocker]

Whenever I've done wheel bearings I've had to heat that part (a lot!) and then get a chisel in behind it gradually.... Once it's moved ¹/₄ inch or so it should be OK.

Not sure a blow torch would get it hot enough but worth a try :-/