Ran-Dom 32

Is there a trick to this? (bravo setup) my engine compartment in empty & I'm trying to pound it out from the inside - what the best way to accomplish this??

Ran-Dom 32

correct me if I'm wrong or do I have to disassemble further, or should the bearing clear the housing? If I pound from the inside?

Biggus

Yes, it will clear everything. If you are going to pound it out from the engine compartment you will ruin the seal so get one of them also. Give it a few whacks and It'll come out.

HiPerf2000

That should be all you have to dis-assemble. I've never beat it out from the inside....., always used the tool to yank it from the outside. Should come be same principle though. If it hasn't been changed in a while it will be tough to get out. If you can find a piece of tubing to beat it with that is the same diameter of the bearing, that would be best. and make sure you have a straight line to beat it. if you are beating it crooked it will cock and not come out.

Ran-Dom 32

I guess I'm not hitting it hard enough - I'll break out the sledge hammer

fstboater

Some come out easy some are very tight sledge is in order never removed one from the inside always used a 6 or 8 lb slide hammer to pull it out. Good luck

Pismo10

I have always used the merc alignment tool to knock it loose, works great. Just put the tool thru the hole in the bearing, wack it sideways, this will twist the bearing in the carrier and then it pulls out easily, by hand, never needed a puller. Could use any larger pipe or equivilent that will fit snug in the bearing hole.

Ted G

Did you remove the snap ring? I can't tell from the pic.

hillbilly24

there's no snap ring in there

Ran-Dom 32

got her done - gave her a good whack & out it came - thanks for the help.