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Offline muttblbc

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wheel bearing retainer tool
« on: May 18, 2009, 06:36:13 PM »
does anyone know where to find the 4 pronged spanner wheel bearing retainer tool?! Im trying to replace some bad bearings on my cb500 and I cant get the retaining plate off.
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Re: wheel bearing retainer tool
« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2009, 06:41:13 PM »
Here's one ingenious  ::) ;D solution. Actually looks like it would work nicely.

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=40252.msg414930#msg414930
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Re: wheel bearing retainer tool
« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2009, 06:45:38 PM »
Quote from: muttblbc on May 18, 2009, 06:36:13 PM
does anyone know where to find the 4 pronged spanner wheel bearing retainer tool?! Im trying to replace some bad bearings on my cb500 and I cant get the retaining plate off.

There are many threads on this subject. THe consensus is its too easy to make your own to buy one. AS follows: First you should drill out the dimple staking that is locking the ring. A drill bit slightly larger than the dimple, and drill about 1/8 to 1/4, not very far.

Then, my last tool I made was a flat piece of strap aluminum, about 24 inches long. Drill two holes in it the space of the notches in your retainer. Put two small short bolts in each hole with nuts to hold them there. THis tool should easily turn the retainer. Here's mine about a third of the way down page 29: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=36459.420

Mine requires no welding or tools other than a drill. Not my idea, stole it from someone here.
« Last Edit: May 18, 2009, 06:49:45 PM by MCRider »
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Re: wheel bearing retainer tool
« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2009, 07:31:19 PM »
Just know the retainer is a left hand tread.
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Re: wheel bearing retainer tool
« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2009, 07:43:12 PM »
Quote from: bwaller on May 18, 2009, 07:31:19 PM
Just know the retainer is a left hand tread.
My experience is with the 750 which are all right hand threads.

Is the 500 a left hand?
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Re: wheel bearing retainer tool
« Reply #5 on: May 18, 2009, 07:47:49 PM »
Yes the retainer on the rear hub is.
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Re: wheel bearing retainer tool
« Reply #6 on: May 18, 2009, 07:49:46 PM »
Quote from: bwaller on May 18, 2009, 07:47:49 PM
Yes the retainer on the rear hub is.

Wow that is good...to...know!  Hopefully the manuals would say something.
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Re: wheel bearing retainer tool
« Reply #7 on: May 18, 2009, 08:22:53 PM »
Finally got mine off last week. You can borrow the tool I just made if you'd like. Not sure if the CB500 rear bearing retainer has the holes spaced the same way though.
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=51438.msg547708#msg547708

If you have a drill you can make your own for about 10 dollars with parts from Ace Hardware or Menards.

EDIT: I don't think you can buy one. I tried! I can't find it, even with the glories of the internet.
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Re: wheel bearing retainer tool
« Reply #8 on: August 31, 2009, 09:45:59 AM »
Front and rears both reverse thread on the 500/550's?
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Re: wheel bearing retainer tool
« Reply #9 on: August 31, 2009, 10:02:56 AM »
Quote from: B.O.X.N.I.F.E. on August 31, 2009, 09:45:59 AM
Front and rears both reverse thread on the 500/550's?

Just rear.
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