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I know this question has been asked before, but I cannot find the answers. I removed my left rear wheel to check the bearing and sleeve since they are leaking. Everything came apart easily, but I cannot get the bearing out. There is no play in the axle and I remember this axle went together nice and tight when we rebuilt it. Do you have a special tool you use or a special technique to get this bugger out? Thank you.

Stevens produced a puller for just removing stubborn rear roller bearings - I'll attempt a photo tomorrow.

David

while we're waiting for Steve's photo, I think you'll have luck if you will hook the bearing with a wire and rotate the other wheel, forcing this one to turn, too. I have never failed to have a tight bearing walk out while pulling on it and someone else rotates the axle for you.

Found a stiff small hook works, something thin to get to the edge of the carriage and the axle.

This one from the wife's sewing basket is good Plus wiggle the axle or as Scott said, rotate opposite wheel to turn the axle shaft as you pull out that bearing.


Some use a coat hanger or stiff wire.

Wire hangers are getting harder to find than model T parts

Also check the bearing outer sleeve for a burr or bent over section that is keeping the bearing from sliding out. Bend or file the end of the sleeve as needed.

In most cases the bearing has worn a groove or lip in the outer side of the sleeve, The bearing is hanging up on this lip. Glen

Thanks Scott and Dan. I got my daughter to turn the wheel and I found a small hook like Dan shows. Once I got it far enough out I used a puller that I ground off the bottom so it would work on a bearing. The puller probably isnt good for anything else now, but I like to pull my bearings each year to inspect and re-grease them. I think more owners need to pull their bearings more often.

Here's the tool Stevens put out - works very good.

David

Glad you had success in pulling the Hyatt bearing for check and re-grease pack.

Using an antique button hook, mine has a bakelite handle, antique store find, $5.

Slips between axle shaft and bearing outer carriage.
Just removed these bearings today for service of the rear axle.