Topic: Best way to remove this bearing

[dntsdad]

I want to clean up my cases really good before reassembly and I want to remove this bearing and then reinstall afterward. This is my first transfer case to have apart so bear with me.

What is the best way to remove this bearing without damaging it for reuse, or should I not reuse it? I am just going to scrub with the Purple Power stuff and a small brush. Maybe I shoud just leave it in??

Thanks
Jason

[2manytoys]

I don't think you're going to hurt it by cleaning it. I have soaked mine in solvent and orange cleaner before with no problems. Still running years later.

If you remove it, you might as well just put a new one in.

[toe]

A press and a socket that will push against the outer race.

[twistedtoy92]

both work, I've never removed mine and I've set up at least 5 or 6 cases that way!

[GreenYoterKrawler]

Sorry but i have to ask Y?? Unless it needs to be replaced just leave it, i just did my 4.7 and i just greased the HE11 out of it, napa Heavy Duty grease and some extra to spare lol. T case runs soo smooth now

[zippo]

A brass drift or a puller with the teeth flipped out would do her just fine. Just make sure if you use the drift you don't let it bind to much, and mare the soft alum.

[dntsdad [OP]]

Ok I'll just leave it and grease it up really good at reassembly.

I just didnt see a good way since the case is tabbed over the bearing from the inside making no place to put a socket, etc. to press or hammer point.

[Dr.Maxwe001]

leave it alone that is what i was told by BLUE at MARLIN CRAWLER INC.

LEAVE IT ALONE 

sounds like the clip of Chris Crocker sreaming about "LEAVE BRITINEY ALONE"