Originally Posted by
gfilos
i think in order to check the condition of the bearing its better to have it
removed. That means that you dont really need this tool only for changing bearings
but for removing/checking also.
It is unnecessary to remove the bearing from the crankcase to check, you can check the bearing while it is still in the case.
Originally Posted by
Valinote
Wouldn't all that insertion and removal potentially damage the bearings or the block? Does the tool only contact the outer race and put no stress on the inner race/balls?
-Steve D
The tool grabs the inner race of the bearing when pulling it out of the case.