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how to remove/install wheel bearing?

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Found this thread while working on my own GS650. Anyway, I first tried the spreader bolt thing, but it didn't work, couldn't get a tight enough fit, even with a spacer.

So I used Autozone's tool rental deal and got a "Blind Hole Puller Set" #27128 which is basically the slide hammer thing. Worked like a charm!
 
May I please confirm that I do not need to put any grease on the bearings before inserting the new ones? I just need to insert one side, the spacer and races I took out, and then the opposite side bearing?

Thanks.

On Edit: I know the bearings are pre-lubed internally I just want to make sure I don't add anything on the outsides before insertion.
 
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From all the other threads I read, even if it is one of the bearings that only has a grease seal on one side, you don't need to add grease. One problem is that if you add an incompatible grease, it could break down and you'd make things worse.

If there is a grease seal on both sides of the new bearings, then for sure don't add anything! Leave those seals alone!
 
Pit Posse do a good wheel bearing tool... gets them out in about 30 sec flat. $40 :)
 
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