03-18-2013, 05:32 PM
get a steel rod about 1/8 inch or so in diameter. doesn't hurt to grind a flat surfaces in the tip. that way you have 2 points to work with. take a map torch or propane torch and heat the rim LIGHTLY around the bearing. now put the rod down through one bearing and cock it sideways and down until you feel it catch on the bearing on the other side. hit it lightly with a 20oz or so hammer and it will tap right out. take the spacer sleeve out. flip the wheel around and the last one is easy to get to. just lightly heat the outside of the rim again and it will come right out.
the tip of the steel rod should look kinda like this so that 2 points will contact the bearing.
the tip of the steel rod should look kinda like this so that 2 points will contact the bearing.