# Does anyone think bearing shields are a pain in the ass?
**URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-anyone-think-bearing-shields-are-a-pain-in-the-ass/82114
**Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance
**Created:** [October 8, 2016, 4:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-anyone-think-bearing-shields-are-a-pain-in-the-ass/82114 "2016-10-08T04:34:51Z")
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### Author:  [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)
#### Post date: [October 26, 2016, 4:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-anyone-think-bearing-shields-are-a-pain-in-the-ass/82114/21 "2016-10-26T04:39:29Z")
> [@Niekro](#):
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> I cleaned a bearing for the first time a couple of weeks ago and had a terrible time removing the shields. Switched the pin to my right hand and it came off first try. Coincidence? Who knows?
Most of the c-clip springs that hold the shields on are made with the same orientation of the bevelled edge of the joint. That orientation provides a bit of a lip, so to speak, that a pin in the right hand can grab on to. Of course some bearings may be opposite so you will have to look carefully to see which end to work on.
Take a look at the images here: [How to deshield a bearing](http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,53132.0.html). The second and third image show it best. They are attached below for convenience.
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### Author:  [@rizki\_yoist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rizki_yoist)
#### Post date: [October 26, 2016, 5:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-anyone-think-bearing-shields-are-a-pain-in-the-ass/82114/22 "2016-10-26T05:21:10Z")
^That picture needs to be shown to anyone getting into the hobby.
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### Author:  [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)
#### Post date: [October 26, 2016, 5:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-anyone-think-bearing-shields-are-a-pain-in-the-ass/82114/23 "2016-10-26T05:42:03Z")
Well, it’s been available since 2012 (and similar info longer elsewhere), and it seems most people ignore the forum post that has a permanent link to it. I tend to point out the useful guides topic rather than tell people for the fiftieth time how to do something, but it still doesn’t sink in. So here it is again…
[Useful modification & maintenance guides - Axles,Clean, repair, tune, fix yoyos](http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,17792.0.html)
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