Issue changing Flywheel - Ball Bearing stuck

[Brando]

I managed to slightly damage the supplied ball bearing when using blunt force to press it into a new flywheel. I'm going to replace it with the bearing from the original flywheel.

How can i remove & install this ball bearing without damaging it. It was quite a tight fit.

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I also wanted to double check what the torque specs are for the ej20 flywheel, pressure plate and transmission-to-motor bolts.
Does anyone know those offhand?

[Bob_n_Cincy]

I managed to slightly damage the supplied ball bearing when using blunt force to press it into a new flywheel. I'm going to replace it with the bearing from the original flywheel.

How can i remove & install this ball bearing without damaging it. It was quite a tight fit.


I also wanted to double check what the torque specs are for the ej20 flywheel, pressure plate and transmission-to-motor bolts.
Does anyone know those offhand?

I use a socket that only pushes on the outside edge.

this is the specs for my EJ255
25626
Bob

[xatudor]

If it's only in the flywheel, what Bob said and a press or failing that a deadblow hammer. If it's in the crank find a drift that is a close fit inside the bearing and fill the space behind with grease or paper mache and hit the drift in as the drift moves in the grease/paper press the bearing out, just remember to keep refilling the space as you go so that you don't hit the drift into the crank. Hope that helps.

[Wayne Presley]

Pull the flywheel back off and tap it out with a socket of appropriate diameter. You can then put the flywheel in the oven at 250° F and the bearing in the freezer and make life easier on the install

[tirod]

The auto parts houses rent a bushing puller that inserts into the bearing and expands to grab the race from the inside - if there is space left. It attaches to a slide hammer and you knock it out. I've tried the grease and drift pin method, if it isn't a truly close fit, about all you accomplish is spritzing grease in your face.

If the damage is external to the bearing does it affect it when it spins?

[Brando]

Yes i can feel a bit of a grind when i move the inside of the bearing.

Finally my oven will get some use in this house! I love this forum you guys are great. Thanks for the guidance and the specs

[Brando]

Worked like a charm!