Easier way to remove this bearing?

[dx379]

Guys,

Wanted to replace my key cylinder - as mine was to the stage that a screwdriver, or any random key could start it. I bought one used on ebay that was supposed to be a direct replacement. turns out, something was changed during the years so I have to remove the entire housing. Got the steering wheel off, got the hub off, but now this bearing is being a real PITA. Are my missing something, or is there a way to get this thing off without trying to use a flathead and a BFH?

Obviously I'm not well versed in doing this, so please excuse my ignorance...

Jonny

 

[primer7]

you could always cut it off if all else fails

 

[Cdaniel]

Clean the shaft ahead of where you're trying to move the bearing

A nice big end wrench and a BFH?

Some heat from a hot air gun on the bearing?

Good luck

 

[pb4ugo]

Did you remove the snap ring?

Clean the shaft, maybe use some fine sand paper

 

[dx379]

you could always cut it off if all else fails

The angle grinder is ready

Clean the shaft ahead of where you're trying to move the bearing

A nice big end wrench and a BFH?

Some heat from a hot air gun on the bearing?

Good luck

Thanks man. I tried heating with the hot air gun with little success.

Did you remove the snap ring?

Clean the shaft, maybe use some fine sand paper

I did not see the snap ring Is it on the top there caked in grease? Thanks

Jonny

 

[pb4ugo]

I did not see the snap ring Is it on the top there caked in grease? Thanks

Jonny

Yes......

 

[dx379]

Yes......

Wonderful - thank you Once the snap ring is out should the bearing just slide right back out? Or will I still have difficulty removing it?

Thanks again,
Jonny

 

[bikersmurf]

Wonderful - thank you Once the snap ring is out should the bearing just slide right back out? Or will I still have difficulty removing it?

Thanks again,
Jonny

Should just slide of if memory serves me right.

 

[dx379]

Should just slide of if memory serves me right.

Well that makes me feel better - thank you. Supposed to drive this thing an hour away tomorrow to drop off for paint - hoping I can get it all put back together in time

Thanks again folks,
Jonny

 

[longhorn]

Jonny

Let me know if you need help on the bearing. You can use my mapp gas torch tonight if you need to.

Greg

 

[dx379]

Jonny

Let me know if you need help on the bearing. You can use my mapp gas torch tonight if you need to.

Greg

Thx Greg. I am sure I will be calling you when I start

Jonny

 

[Cdaniel]

There's a snap ring in that grease?
Ha!
Trueism: 90% of mechanical difficulties are overlooked simple solutions.

Been there, Done That.

Happy you didn't go at it with a grinder before you discovered that.

 

[dx379]

There's a snap ring in that grease?
Ha!
Trueism: 90% of mechanical difficulties are overlooked simple solutions.

Been there, Done That.

Happy you didn't go at it with a grinder before you discovered that.

LOL - well I took the snap ring out and it still wouldn't budge. So then I lubed everything and it still wouldn't come out... Then I tried talkin to it all sweet like and it still wouldn't come out. Then I had no choice but to break out the angle grinder

Bye bye bearing

 

[ovrmyhed]

It will slide off

DX, I just did mine a couple of weeks ago. It will not just slide off, but it did come off with a little help. I ended up supporting the bearing with two peices of wood and hit the nut on top with a hammer. Another member mentioned wetsanding/polishing the sleeve to make sure it slides right off. I didn't have to hit it that hard and it started moving.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/421742-1978-fj40-ignition-removal.html