Rear bearing mileage

[rhino 2]

Heat….Off Cold On….…

 

[Rogue1]

Heat….Off Cold On….…

I've decided to wrap the end of the axle in dry ice before attempting to install the new bearing. There just happens to be a dry ice company right here in Ramseur

 

[rhino 2]

I've decided to wrap the end of the axle in dry ice before attempting to install the new bearing. There just happens to be a dry ice company right here in Ramseur

.. freeze the new bearing before installing also..

 

[Rogue1]

.. freeze the new bearing before installing also..

Won't that shrink the bearing?

 

[Jack Klarich]

Won't that shrink the bearing?

yes it will, you would do that if you were installing the bearing in a hole, similar to freezing a valve guide to install in a head

 

[Rogue1]

yes it will, you would do that if you were installing the bearing in a hole, similar to freezing a valve guide to install in a head

I have installed many many wheel bearings over the years with the exception of a trike. This my first.. I have always put the wheel bearings in the refrigerator for half an hour and a lot of times you can press them in the hole with ease. Any bearing the sits in a hole I have chilled down. Not much experience with press fit axle bearings, that's why I started this post.

 

[Jack Klarich]

I have installed many many wheel bearings over the years with the exception of a trike. This my first.. I have always put the wheel bearings in the refrigerator for half an hour and a lot of times you can press them in the hole with ease. Any bearing the sits in a hole I have chilled down. Not much experience with press fit axle bearings, that's why I started this post.

You are heading in the right direction with the info here, press fit axle bearings are a new learning curve but nothing to be afraid of

Once I have the bearing off I like to clean the axle mating surface with emery cloth, and be sure to wipe off any residue left, clean is a must for press fit

Good luck with your project and let us know how it goes

 

[Rogue1]

You are heading in the right direction with the info here, press fit axle bearings are a new learning curve but nothing to be afraid of

Once I have the bearing off I like to clean the axle mating surface with emery cloth, and be sure to wipe off any residue left, clean is a must for press fit

Good luck with your project and let us know how it goes

I'm hoping that if I dry ice that part of the axle it shouldn't be a big problem putting the bearing on. But I will let you know. Thanks again Jack.