Topic: RF1A Cage Bearing Removal

[jbramble24]

Hello all, I've searched and have not found the answer. I am rebuilding a gear drive t-case out of my 93 and am currently working on how to remove the low speed gear cage bearings. Before I get the mini-crow bar or even think about cutting races, I figured I'd ask the experts. Is there a specialty tool for these bearings or am I overthinking? Or maybe they never wear out and I should leave them in place. All tips are appreciated! 

[redneckcustoms13]

Post a picture of the bearing in reference please.

[OVRAROK]

https://www.marlincrawler.com/transfer-case/parts-upgrade/misc-hardware/hilux/low-speed-gear-cage-bearing I'm guessing this 1.....

[jbramble24 [OP]]

https://www.marlincrawler.com/transfer-case/parts-upgrade/misc-hardware/hilux/low-speed-gear-cage-bearing I'm guessing this 1.....

You are correct. There is one in the pocket on cover #3 and one partially in a pocket on cover #2. I can probably use a punch on the one in the partial pocket but the other looks more like a real pain. I'm guessing a special puller on a slide hammer but I'd like to know the easy way from all of the experience you guys have.

[OVRAROK]

Maybe this will help

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[jbramble24 [OP]]

Thank you. That would certainly work. By chance, does anyone know of a readily available equivalent to the Toyota sst? I'm tempted to leave the bearings in place at this point. I tend to do more damage than good the first few times. Why pay someone to do it when I can mess it up and fix it for four times the cost?!

[4Ruinned]

There's this tool, https://www.tillmantools.com/otc-toyota-09612-30012-steering-worm-bearing-pull-p/otc09612-30012.htm

But, I pulled that bearing out with this tool https://www.harborfreight.com/3-jaw-pilot-bearing-puller-4876.html

I just had to grind the jaws enough so that the little tabs would hook on the bearing.

[jbramble24 [OP]]

There's this tool, https://www.tillmantools.com/otc-toyota-09612-30012-steering-worm-bearing-pull-p/otc09612-30012.htm

But, I pulled that bearing out with this tool https://www.harborfreight.com/3-jaw-pilot-bearing-puller-4876.html

I just had to grind the jaws enough so that the little tabs would hook on the bearing.

Many thanks! I was looking at that one from harbor freight but wasn't sure it would work on that large of a diameter.

Thanks again! I will give it a roll!

[redneckcustoms13]

I just used 2 pieces of plate clamped to the edge of a table and hit it with a brass hammer

[jbramble24 [OP]]

Thanks for the advice Gents. The modified pilot bearing puller worked like a charm.