# Bearing Removal

**URL:** <https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-removal/34934>\
**Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\
**Created:** [February 16, 2012, 2:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-removal/34934 "2012-02-16T14:22:28Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![yoyojamer532](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyojamer532/32/1051_2.png) [@yoyojamer532](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojamer532)\
**Post date:** [February 16, 2012, 2:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-removal/34934/1 "2012-02-16T14:22:28Z")

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Is it possible to remove a bearing without a bearing removal tool without damaging it?

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**Author:** ![skitrz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/skitrz/32/849_2.png) [@skitrz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skitrz)\
**Post date:** [February 16, 2012, 2:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-removal/34934/2 "2012-02-16T14:29:24Z")

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Yes it is but you need to have a soft touch and patience.  
You can use pliers and gently grip and wiggle the bearing. Be patient and don’t rush.

You can also use the end of a drill bit. Insert the end of the bit that usually goes in the drill. I think 1/4" bit will work, into the center of the bearing. If not just try a few and see what fits. Wiggle the bearing off!

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**Author:** ![yoyojamer532](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyojamer532/32/1051_2.png) [@yoyojamer532](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojamer532)\
**Post date:** [February 16, 2012, 2:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-removal/34934/3 "2012-02-16T14:33:14Z")

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Ok thanks I will try that.

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**Author:** ![Marcius](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/marcius/32/7929_2.png) [@Marcius](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Marcius)\
**Post date:** [February 16, 2012, 5:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-removal/34934/4 "2012-02-16T17:13:45Z")

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Try putting a piece of cloth over the bearing before using your pliers if you’re worried about scratching the bearing. I’ve personally had no problems though with just using pliers.

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**Author:** ![jrodriguez](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jrodriguez/32/7914_2.png) [@jrodriguez](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jrodriguez)\
**Post date:** [February 16, 2012, 5:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-removal/34934/5 "2012-02-16T17:19:14Z")

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This is what skitrz was referring to for anyone who might need clarification:

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