Author Topic: 78 cb550k rear wheel bearings retainer  (Read 1155 times)

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Offline fergie

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78 cb550k rear wheel bearings retainer
« on: October 10, 2005, 02:54:24 PM »
trying to get the rear wheel bearing retainer off.I know it has a lefthand thread so I should be turning it to the right or clockwise to loosen it right? also it has a directional arrow embossed in the castings,any idea what that is for? any help is appreciated.fergie
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Re: 78 cb550k rear wheel bearings retainer
« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2005, 05:13:07 PM »
Hi Fergie,

It is a left hand thread and can be a bugger. You can try drilling just slightly at the point where it has been center punched to remove that thread damage. I made a tool to fit the retainer to remove, or you can see your dealer to rent/borrow one.

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