Bearing puller for utility trailer
Hi, I recently got a free 4x8 utility trailer. I pulled apart the bearings and the grease that is still there is red and black and some shades of brown. One has some chips of metal in the dust cap....
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Mine is just a length of a brass rod I found in the cutoff bin at a metal supply shop. It's about 4 1/2 inches long and 1/2 inch diameter. It's a bit short so yes go longer. If the prices are not exorbitant and the price difference is minimal I would go with the thicker 7 in long 1/2 in diameter punch.
For bearing races I use a standard hammer not a dead blow. In fact I can't even remember the last time I have pulled my dead blow hammer out of the tool box.
To install the new races make sure the race is correct side up as Grit said. Most big name auto parts stores have free tool rental. Rent their bearing race installer set and tap the new races in. Do not use the old or new bearings to tap the race in.
For bearing races I use a standard hammer not a dead blow. In fact I can't even remember the last time I have pulled my dead blow hammer out of the tool box.
To install the new races make sure the race is correct side up as Grit said. Most big name auto parts stores have free tool rental. Rent their bearing race installer set and tap the new races in. Do not use the old or new bearings to tap the race in.
