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[RitzRestoration]

Just removed the input shaft side but struggling to remove the other ball bearing side, gave it abit of a wack with a brass punch and the bearing shot out of it like a cannon. It needed replacing anyway but is it possible to remove or do I need a new drive shaft? Thanks :)

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[Guess-Works.com]

If you're replacing it, use a cold chisel and while holding the shaft in a vice one sharp smack just below the shoulder where the cage site.

 

Make sure there's nothing breakable in the direction of travel.

[Spider]

Forgive me here, I'm not sure I understand your question.

 

In regards to the balls, I lever them out with a small screw drive before trying to remove the Inner (or Spider as it's sometimes called), that was I don't loose my balls!  I can't recall the size of the ball, but they are a standard size that you can buy at a bearing shop if you are looking for a replacement.

 

The Spider can be removed from the shaft, I do them by holding the shaft in one hand and using a soft faced hammer to give the Spider a knock / tap and it will come off, some times though they do need a good belt.

[59 Speed]

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Why do you need to replace the balls? They are designed to fall out, I lever them out with a screwdriver as mentioned above.

If you do remove the end, make sure you put the ball cage on before you tap the end back on (unlike me)

Edited by Smackfiend, 08 November 2015 - 08:49 AM.

[RitzRestoration]

Sorry should of been more clear, i dont want to replace the balls I either want to replace the lot or just clean it up. I just wanted to remove it ALL off the shaft but it's proving to be a bit of a pain. There Is also a snap ring just at the end of the shaft would you replace this or leave it if it's okay?

[Spider]

If the C clip is OK, leave it.

 

<Edit: I wouldn't replace them as a matter of 'routine' only when they are distorted or have 'knotched' which you can see on the outer edge of the Clip.

Edited by Moke Spider, 08 November 2015 - 10:31 AM.

[Almond-1]

As Guess-works states, You should be able to drift the cage off. I tend to replace the small retaining ring, However if its undamaged it should still be serviceable.

[nicklouse]

If I read this right you don't actually need to remove the inner cage for what you are wanting to do.

Just give it a good clean and put it all back the right way around. Regrease boots on job done.