r/machinesinaction 3d ago

Slide Hammer Hack That Makes Bearings Vanish!

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Got a stuck bearing? This slide hammer trick works like magic!

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u/TwoWheels1Clutch 3d ago

No. It will be with damage. You need to "press" the outer race. All that on the inner race is what causes problems. Getting bearings out doesn't need to be careful. You're replacing them anyway. JFC! Never try to save the bearings you god damn potatoes!