freaksofnature

iTrader: (74)

i have a alum rear sc10 hub with a stuck outer bearing race in it how do i get the race out so i can put a new bearing in it? ive herd about heating it up but dont know what temp and if it will ruin the alum hub any help is appreciated

EbbTide

iTrader: (39)

I have had this happen once with aluminum rear hubs and I essentially used a cheap hex driver to set on the very edge of the race (if any is showing) and just try hammering it out slowly. Just have to move the hex around to evenly pound it out.

freaksofnature

iTrader: (74)

nothing is showing im almost tempted to take my dremel with a deburing bit and slowly cut thru the race

EbbTide

iTrader: (39)

That would be a tedious as heck lol. Have you tried soaking it in a degreaser for a few hours?

freaksofnature

iTrader: (74)

dont have any

EbbTide

iTrader: (39)

A hobbyist without degreaser on hand!? Blasphemy lol I think then the next best bet would be heat and a lot of luck.

freaksofnature

iTrader: (74)

i used the last of my simple green last month when i cleaned my tmaxx and never got more cuz i had to fix my daily driver

Andy Koback

iTrader: (280)

See if you can find a small socket or bolt about the same diameter and try tapping it out that way.

imprsme

iTrader: (91)

Turn your oven on the highest setting it has. Put the hub on a cookie sheet or something similar. Leave it for about 25-30 minutes. Then take it out. Use oven mitts or something of that nature. You should be able to get the race out pretty easy. If it doesn't come out easy just put the hub back in the oven for a few more mins.

Once the hub is hot enough you should be able to use a small pick or even a small hex wrench tip to easily push the race out.

Hope this helps

the incubus

iTrader: (17)

This shouldn't be so difficult.

Use a dremel with a rounded diamond bit and create a recess on the inside of the race and then secure the hub on something so the bearing has clearance and then use a good flathead screwdriver and place the tip on the edge you dremeled into the race and proceed to tap it out.

DONE!

MX304

iTrader: (21)

This. Works great and you don't have to worry about gouging the hub with a screw driver or Dremel.

anthonyscardina

iTrader: (12)

I've removed bearings from nitro engines with the oven trick, works awesome!