I am attempting to change the axel bearings on my 400EX. I have successfully remove the carrier but can't get the bearings out to save my life. I've even tried taking the dremel to 'em but they're tough as heck. Can anyone help?

Thanks,

Dennis

 

try a little heat and i used a rubber mallet with a 1inch size socket and hit them out if they are really rusted have to use a press

 

Thanks for the reply but are you talking about a 400EX or something else? I don't believe these can just be punched through. I think you have to pull them out each end some how. I have spent several hours on the dang things and I can't figure out how to get good leverage on them.

Thanks,

Dennis

 

on my 250R (same carrier as the 400ex im told) you heat the carrier up around the bearings, then just beat the carrier into a wooden work bench, and the bearing will come out, do this on each side, and wala. Don't forget to remove the dust seal too

 

Dill,

Your are THE MAN! As soon as I read your post, the ole "DUH" light went on in my head. I immediately went outside and in under five minutes (mostly spent heating up the carrier) I had both bearings out. Thanks big time!

Regards,

Dennis

 

Dennis,

What year is your 400EX and why are your removing the bearings?

Glenn.

 

Glenn,

Mine is a '99 that has been ridden and raced hard for over 12 months. I race hare scrambles and GNCC's and those always seem to involve water and mud - two things that can take a toll on the axle bearings. Having said that, when I removed the bearings, I found that they were still in relatively good shape. There was some grime and rust on the inside of the carrier but I probably could have just cleaned everything up, greased it, and put it all back together.

I am actually in the process of doing a major overhaul of my chassis components as a precautionary measure and the axle bearings are just one of many items being inspected/replaced.

Regards,

Dennis

 

no problem, glad it worked for you