Drive Shaft Needle Bearing Removal

[robfurman]

I have a 1966 Johnson Seahorse 60 (VXL-12R). My needle bearing in the lower unit were rusted and froze. I managed to get out the roller bearings, but without having a bearing puller for this, what other way has anyone used to get the outer race removed from the lower unit?


Robert

 

[Monte1961]

Re: Drive Shaft Needle Bearing Removal

Take a small propane torch and heat housing enough for the race it come out. no need to get it cherry red! Post back and let us know!

 

[boobie]

Re: Drive Shaft Needle Bearing Removal

I've used a slide hammer puller with the right jaws and also heat. You could also try heating up the hsg and beating the hsg on some 2x4's to pop the race out.

 

[wifisher]

Re: Drive Shaft Needle Bearing Removal

You may be able to grab it with a large channel lock or vice grip, and tap up on the wrench. Be careful not to damage the housing while doing it.

A slide hammer type puller would be the easiest way to do it IMO. You could look around and see if you can find one cheap, or borrow one from a friend.

 

[robfurman]

Re: Drive Shaft Needle Bearing Removal

Thanks guys, I used the heat method to get my propeller bearing race from the lower unit, I wasn't sure how effective that would be with this. I will give that a shot.


Robert