I have tried almost everything to get the 2 axle bearings out of the bearing carrier but they just wont move. Anyone done this before on their own. If so, please help me out, im about to just buy a new carrier. Thanks

 

I heard a trick many have used with success. Put carrier in oven at 250 degrees for about twenty minutes. Bearings will fall out.

 

Wouldnt that damage the carrier? I mean, it's only cast alluminum. I just got a new carrier for my 300ex, because mine cracked somehow which ended up causeing the bearings to go. stock ones are 220 with bearings installed for a 300ex so they are probably the same for a 400ex. What got me mad is that i saw an aftermarket one online for 150 after i ordered the stock one from my shop.

 

You can also heat the carrier with a torch and tap them out. It will take about 5-7 minutes per side of heating with a propane torch. Don't think 10-15 seconds of heat is going to do the trick. Pretty much, it is hot enough when you can't pick up the carrier with your bare hands on the opposite side.

 

Thanks for the help. Ill try heating it up, see if that does it.

 

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