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[Brams96]

I have dismantled the whole radius arm and some how managed to get the hub off (lots of searing & a BFH) but the bearing nearest the radius arm came apart (ball bearings everywhere!) and I now have the left over bearing shaft stuck on the radius arm.

Any ideas on how I should go about getting it off?

Its stuck around this shaft here:

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Edited by Brams96, 24 July 2010 - 08:34 PM.

[sonikk4]

Be very careful and grind it off. You could also try splitting it with a good quality cold chisel but wear good protective goggles. I personally would use the grinding method but very carefully to prevent damaging the shaft.

[Cooperman]

You definately need an angle-grinder on that.

[Brams96]

Damn, I thought it might be a wack it to break the seal and use a splitter kind of job. If I damage the shaft would it be a big job to fit a new one in and could I do it myself or have to get it pressed in?

Cheers for the speedy replies

[Cooperman]

You could try heating it up with a blow-torh until it's red hot, then use a sharp chisel to try to get it to shift. That ould work OK.
Even if you did angle grind it and went through onto the shaft locally that would not really be a problem.
Alternatively just file the collar until you break through to the shaft, then heat it up and chisel it off. A bit of brute force and attitude is needed here.
Fitting a complete shaft is not easy, but should not become necessary if you get it right.