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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 05:00 PM
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Looking to replace front wheel bearings on my 07 bigbear 400 have been told to stories one they can only be removed with a puller other that they are easy to take out. Anyonw with any advise
 
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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 12:05 AM
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in my 350 i just took a chisel to them. you dont need a puller. take a hammer, lots of wd40 and a chisel and they should come right out. two on mine were rusted so bad they werent even turning and i still got them out. it doesent even matter if you bust them getting them out. just whatever works best. be sure to pack the new bearings with lots of grease.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 12:06 AM
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also when you get them out, put the new ones in a freezer to contract them. they will go in alot easier.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 10:41 AM
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Thanks for the advise will give it a try
 
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by lfdtruckie
Looking to replace front wheel bearings on my 07 bigbear 400 have been told to stories one they can only be removed with a puller other that they are easy to take out. Anyonw with any advise
Turns out I need to replace the front wheel bearings in my 2007 Grizz 450. I am going to see about aftermarket sealed bearings. I bought a pair of 13mm wide bearings on ebay to replace my rear bearing. I can't believe they didn't use sealed bearings from the factory??????? Oh well - We'll see how these ebay bearings (KML Brand) hold up. They cost $3 each ! hehehe

I agree - pop the bearings in the freezer for a day, they go in easier. I also too a big fender washer and grinded it down to the OD of the bearing (55mm) and used that to help wack in the new ones! Good luck!
 
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