Topic: Quick wheel bearing question

[jas750]

Hey guys,
 I'm going to replace the wheel bearings on my 78 750.
How do I go about removing the old ones from the rear wheel? It looks like a tap ring on top with slots there, but before I go after it with a hammer and flat screwdriver, Just thought I'd ask to be sure.

Thanks!

[OldSchool_IsCool]

The retainer ring it threaded.  The slots you see are so you can grab it with a pin wrench.  Typically, these retainer rings are spikes or dimpled to keep them from vibrating loose.

Before hitting/ruining the retainer ring with a hammer and drift, drill out the dimples if they are there (1/8 in drill, maybe an 1/8 in deep) then back the ring out with a pin wrench.  If you don't have a pin wrench, you can make one with a piece of flat steel and a couple small bolts.

Do a search on this site for ideas on how to remove the bearing retainer ring.

[jas750]

Thanks I appreciate it!

[BobbyR]

If you do a search, you will find several threads on making the tools to remove the ring and the bearings.