Removal
| PART NO. | SPECIALTY TOOL |
| HD-44060 | Wheel bearing installer/remover |
1. Remove wheel. See 2.23 Rear wheel and 2.22 Front wheel.
2. See Figure 2-75. Obtain WHEEL BEARING INSTALLER/REMOVER (Part No. HD-44060) and assemble tools required for bearing removal.
- a. Sparingly apply graphite lubricant to threads of forcing screw (1) to prolong service life and ensure smooth operation.
- b. Install nut (2), washer (3) and Nice bearing (4) on screw. Insert assembly through hole in bridge (6).
- c. Drop ball bearing inside collet (5). Fasten collet and ball bearing to forcing screw (1).
Figure 2-75. Gripping bearing: 1. Forcing screw; 2. Nut; 3. Washer; 4. Nice bearing; 5. Collet with ball bearing inside; 6. Bridge
3. Hold end of forcing screw (1) and turn collet (5) to expand edges of collet.
4. See Figure 2-76. When expanded collet has gripped bearing edges, hold end of forcing screw (1) and turn nut (2) to remove bearing from wheel.
Figure 2-76. Removing bearing
5. Remove spacer from inside wheel hub.
6. Repeat procedure for opposite side bearing. Discard all bearings upon removal.
Installation
| PART NO. | SPECIALTY TOOL |
| HD-44060 | Wheel bearing installer/remover |
Note. On a front wheel, install bearing on the left side first. On a rear wheel, install bearing on the brake disc or right side first.
1. Obtain WHEEL BEARING INSTALLER/REMOVER (Part No. HD-44060) and assemble tools required for bearing installation.
- a. Sparingly apply graphite lubricant to threads of a draw down bolt or a suitable threaded rod with double locking nuts to prolong service life and ensure smooth operation.
- b. See Figure 2-77. Place threaded rod (1) through support plate (2).
- c. Insert assembly through wheel.
- d. Place the new bearing on threaded rod (1) with lettered side outward.
- e. Install pilot (6), Nice bearing (5), washer (4) and nut (3) over rod.
Figure 2-77. Installing wheel bearing: 1. Threaded rod; 2. Support plate; 3. Nut; 4. Washer; 5. Nice bearing; 6. Pilot
2. Hold hex end of threaded rod (1) and turn nut (3) to install bearing. Bearing will be fully seated when nut can no longer be turned. Remove tool.
3. Install spacer sleeve inside wheel hub.
4. Reverse tool and install opposite side bearing.