I have an SBS trailer, that uses AlKo braked hubs - with sealed parallel bearings.
One of the bearings needs replacing.
By a bit of warming up of the drum, and use of a large socket was able to drift out the old bearing.
I need to fit new bearing, with no risk of damage.
I don’t have an hydraulic press, the idea of trying to drift it in with a hammer & socket, is not an option I fancy.
The only other option I can think of is a long enough bolt, passing 5hrough bearing, some nuts and a plate, and try and wind the bearing in using the large socket to press the bearing in.
Apart from putting some heat in the cast iron, and putting bearing in the fridge, to ease ‘winding in’. ……not had any better idea.
Anybody had to do a similar job ?
