Looking for clarity. Are the races (bearings) in the rotors or not?

Brian - can you send a picture of the type tool that removes the races properly - sounds like you are talking about a slide hammer?

Thx

No they are not in the rotors. The rotor is bolted to the wheel hub from the inside with allen bolts. The races and bearings are contained inside the hub.

The bearings can usually be re-packed with grease and re-used. The hub seal must be pulled and replaced.

I have never had to remove or replace a bearing race. Even when using new bearings I leave the old race installed....unless its damaged there is no point in removing it.

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Some people would argue about leaving the races in.

I removed & repaced the races the last time I changed the bearings. Only because it's so easy & I have the proper tools.

I used a metal punch to get them started then used a brass drift to get them out the rest of the way. You must use brass so you don't mess up the hub.
Then use a seal driver to set the new seal.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=547
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=93424

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95853

I got a nice heavy brass drift from Harbor Freight but I can't find it on line.

Danny

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