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Title: Rear wheel bearing removal
Post by: jon stead on April 08, 2018, 10:10:59 AM
Hi, I’m busy renewing the rear drive rubbers and thought change the bearings whilst I’m in there. 

Looking at the bearing dimensions. The rh one is 52mm od and the lh side is 62mm. The left hand side has the bearing retainer, so I guess everything, including spacer, will just push out, right to left? By push I mean drive.

Any tips gratefully received.
Title: Re: Rear wheel bearing removal
Post by: taysidedragon on April 08, 2018, 10:24:18 AM
I may be wrong, often am, but I think the best way is to move the spacer out of line enough to get a drift on the inside of one bearing and knock it out. Then you can knock the other one out from the other side. I've not heard of anyone knocking them both out together. HTH.
Title: Re: Rear wheel bearing removal
Post by: jon stead on April 08, 2018, 10:28:54 AM
I may be wrong, often am, but I think the best way is to move the spacer out of line enough to get a drift on the inside of one bearing and knock it out. Then you can knock the other one out from the other side. I've not heard of anyone knocking them both out together. HTH.

Hi, yes that does help. I’ve looked at the set up again, and I don’t think the right hand one will push through, it has to be sitting on a machined shoulder.

I will do as you suggest. Thanks for your assistance.
Title: Re: Rear wheel bearing removal
Post by: jon stead on April 08, 2018, 10:56:00 AM
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=145633.0

Found this. Off to try it out
Title: Re: Rear wheel bearing removal
Post by: jon stead on April 08, 2018, 11:09:09 AM
And they’re out! No heat needed, or PB blaster, whatever that is? Left hand bearing rough as a badgers so well worth doing.

Title: Re: Rear wheel bearing removal
Post by: jon stead on April 09, 2018, 10:39:29 AM
Another question; when reassembling with new rubbers in the Cush drive, do you use any lubricant on the rubbers? If so what?
Title: Re: Rear wheel bearing removal
Post by: hairygit on April 09, 2018, 10:45:45 AM
Talcum powder,as  any oils or grease will shorten the life as they attack the rubber

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Title: Re: Rear wheel bearing removal
Post by: Nurse Julie on April 09, 2018, 10:55:16 AM
Talcum powder,as  any oils or grease will shorten the life as they attack the rubber

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Would red rubber grease have that effect as well Hairy?
Title: Re: Rear wheel bearing removal
Post by: hairygit on April 09, 2018, 12:32:05 PM
Not 100% sure on that one nursey, but always best to err on the side of caution with rubber parts. What does Trig use on his rubber clothes and toys? Tyre soap would probably be okay for cush drive rubbers as it's rubber safe, but I've never seen it in less than 5 gallon containers which is why I didn't suggest it.

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Title: Re: Rear wheel bearing removal
Post by: Nurse Julie on April 09, 2018, 12:51:24 PM
Not 100% sure on that one nursey, but always best to err on the side of caution with rubber parts. What does Trig use on his rubber clothes and toys? Tyre soap would probably be okay for cush drive rubbers as it's rubber safe, but I've never seen it in less than 5 gallon containers which is why I didn't suggest it.

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He uses Fuchs Renolit Red Rubber Grease for everything rubber on bikes Hairy and the same for his clothes and toys . It's a bit if a pain actually as it's not water soluble, so it plays havoc with the washing machine !!! Yes, we also have a 5L tub of Tyre Soap and what he uses that for I shudder to think 🤣🤣🤣
Title: Re: Rear wheel bearing removal
Post by: jon stead on April 09, 2018, 05:18:21 PM
Thanks Hairygit and Nurse Julie for your replies. I’ll get some red rubber grease although I’m sure talcolm powder would have been ok as well. I guess French Chalk would of been ok also?
Thanks again
Title: Re: Rear wheel bearing removal
Post by: hairygit on April 09, 2018, 05:20:08 PM
Thanks Hairygit and Nurse Julie for your replies. I’ll get some red rubber grease although I’m sure talcolm powder would have been ok as well. I guess French Chalk would of been ok also?
Thanks again
Most homes have talcum powder, that's why I suggested it, but yes, French chalk would be fine as well.
Title: Re: Rear wheel bearing removal
Post by: Nurse Julie on April 09, 2018, 05:24:06 PM
Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder is now listed as a Carcinogenic would you believe it. Makes me wonder how so many of us have got to the age we have !!!!
Title: Re: Rear wheel bearing removal
Post by: jon stead on April 12, 2018, 05:51:24 PM
That’s it all boxed up now.

New bearings and oil seal, new Cush drive rubbers with red rubber grease. Only mistake I made was the bushing that the oil seal runs on. I thought it slid in once the sprocket and cover were fitted but found this to be wrong when I tried to remount the wheel on the bike. Had to remove the bearing retainer and fit the bush from the inside. All good now.

Thanks for help along the way.
Title: Re: Rear wheel bearing removal
Post by: deltarider on April 12, 2018, 06:58:26 PM
Did you remember to grease the metal sleeving where the sprocket carrier sits, it will wear away if you haven't.
+1 Don't I know it...
Title: Re: Rear wheel bearing removal
Post by: jon stead on April 12, 2018, 10:08:07 PM
Did you remember to grease the metal sleeving where the sprocket carrier sits, it will wear away if you haven't.

Oh yes indeedy. Aqualube, the best out door, harsh environment grease, I’ve ever used offshore and at sea.
Title: Re: Rear wheel bearing removal
Post by: jon stead on April 14, 2018, 10:50:52 AM
The sun came out, briefly, got out on the bike. I didn’t think the Cush drive rubbers were bad, but changed them anyway seeing as how I’d already bought them. What a difference. Much smoother ride now. Well pleased.
Title: Re: Rear wheel bearing removal
Post by: JamesH on April 14, 2018, 12:52:58 PM
Did you remember to grease the metal sleeving where the sprocket carrier sits, it will wear away if you haven't.
So do you pack the area behind the sprocket retainer where the bush lives with Grease Oddjob? Or just smear grease on the mating surfaces? (I’m not yet that familiar with the 500 rear hub as I’ve always got other to service them for me, but will need to be soon :-) ).

J
Title: Re: Rear wheel bearing removal
Post by: JamesH on April 14, 2018, 01:22:00 PM
That's what I thought. Not going mad then...!
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