Originally Posted by rcnewb2004
Ben C,
How can I safely remove the o-ring from endbell?
(sorry total newb with no $$ to fix things if it I break it)
It's not more complicated than taking of a rubberband.
Just use a small screw driver or something to pop out the top o-ring and push the bearing out from inside. After you re-install a bearing just put the o-ring in place.
As long as you don't use something sharp the o-ring should do just fine.