swap out bearing, or get new one?

[caruha]

I have a DW708 saw with a bad armature. Have ordered/received replacement but seeing the many posts regarding the difficulty of removing the bearing #62, I'm wondering if it makes sense to try to swap out the old bearing or just buy a new one. I'm a carpenter not a mechanic and I don't have any type of bearing press. For that matter, do I need a special tool to install or reinstall the bearing on the armature?

[Tinkerdave]

Hi caruha, always replace the armature bearings when the armature is out as AC motors are very hard on bearings. You can find a cheap bearing puller at an auto parts store or bring the armature and bearing to a power tool repair shop and for a small fee the will do it. Even a lawn mower shop will most likely do it for a few dollars.If that bearing fails it can destroy your armature gear and secondary gear reduction so don't take a chance with using the old bearing.Hope this helps.Good luck.
Tinker

[caruha]

Thanks Tinkerdave, appreciate your response.

[caruha]

Don't think it matters much but this saw of mine is a Type 4.