bearing help bosch 4000

[craftyf1]

How do you get the bearing off the armature? Its an $8 part and I would rather fix it than throw it. I have it apart but cant get it off.

Thanks

[cmoorejack]

Hey craftyf1,
The best method is to use a bearing puller..I use a otc 1020 or a 1021...the price range is anywhere from $35.00 to $55.00..you may be able to use a wheel or gear puller avail at any auto parts store..[ereplacementparts.com has the otc 1021 avail ] Old school method is to use two large flat blade screwdrivers to pry off the bearing..the trick is to secure the armature as best you can in a vise without damaging it and using the blades behind the bearing to pry out without damaging it.. I prefer the puller method..However, there may be some other suggestions out there..
Hope this helps?
cmoorejack