Topic: Removing new rear wheel bearings and re-installing in new hub

[CapeCafe]

I wanted to see if anyone has had to remove a new set of wheel bearings right after installing them.  I installed a new set of All Balls Rear Wheel bearings into the rear hub of my 76 550K.  I used the heat the hub/ freeze the bearings technique to drop them in.  When I went to re-install the bearing retainer I cross threaded the retainer on the hub and wrecked half the threads.  I'm in the process of locating another hub and would like to be able to re-use the new bearings I just installed.  If I heat up the wrecked hub and push out the new bearings, do you think the heating process is going to wreck the new bearings.  I used 300 degrees for 30 minutes and the old bearings dropped right out.

[CoachDoc]

I'd be more worried that the banging out process will produce damage.Might be a good idea to start fresh.

[nancy]

Well, I did. Put a new set in my rear and had to pull one out to fix a mistake. You "tap" them in - so you "tap" them out. Once vs twice - I didn't see any huge risk. But - doubtless - the ideal and best solution is NEW parts again. I used the old bearing as a drift to install and remove the new bearings.
Mark

[mycb750k6]

Use whatever tool you have to tap against the outer race.  Don't bang on the center or the inner race or you will likely do damage.

[CapeCafe]

Thanks. I spoke with a guy at All Balls and he said the same thing.  Not to worry about the heat, worry about messing the bearing when tapping it out.  I figure I'll give it a try and if I get it out undamaged I'll use them again.