Best way to remove bearing track on end plate.

[alanscottj]

Need to replace the layshaft bearing track on the endplate. What's the best way to get it out? Heat and drift it out? Or does it need to be done by someone with a press? Thanks

[Muppet]

y use a vice a piece of tube or pipe and somthing to space out the endplate

[Toddy]

They Usually knock out with a drift

[rosscla]

It usually won't be that tight that it needs pressed out.

You should be able to knock it out wth a suitably sized socket.

[Knowledge]

y use a vice a piece of tube or pipe and somthing to space out the endplate

This is the way to go. Use two sockets; one to push the bearing out, and one (larger) socket to push the race into. Gently does it.

[alanscottj]

Cheers fellas, old one out and new one in. A bit of heat and a couple of sockets as suggested, did the trick

I was very surprised at the difference a new track makes, the old one wasn't in that long either (off eBay though this time I got a new bearing and track from Andy Francis and they fit nice and snug together, quality

[rosscla]

Probably been your problem, the old eBay one might not have been properly hardened.

[alanscottj]

Probably been your problem, the old eBay one might not have been properly hardened.

I hope so, will know later when I get it back together. What is the best way to have the rear wheel whilst I shim the gearbox? On the little stand or not? I believe it makes a big difference?

[Muppet]

on a stand wheel off ground

[alanscottj]

on a stand wheel off ground

Cheers Muppet, all done now. Was all going well until the last end plate bolt decided to knacker it's thread so now I have 5 out of 6 bolts only on end plate