# How to remove a YYJ bearing? **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [August 14, 2013, 9:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-yyj-bearing/57933 "2013-08-14T21:32:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![CaliBuddha](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/calibuddha/32/156_2.png) [@CaliBuddha](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CaliBuddha)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2013, 10:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-yyj-bearing/57933/21 "2013-08-14T22:23:37Z")
Seriously? Your mom won’t take you to WalMart because she’s too busy playing Angry Birds??? Is her name Catherine by chance? wow ---
**Author:** ![Foofy69](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/foofy69/32/1434_2.png) [@Foofy69](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Foofy69)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2013, 10:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-yyj-bearing/57933/22 "2013-08-14T22:24:15Z")
Because I am trying to get my unresponsive speed bearing in. ---
**Author:** ![Big\_cat](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/big_cat/32/877_2.png) [@Big\_cat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Big_cat)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2013, 10:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-yyj-bearing/57933/23 "2013-08-14T22:26:06Z")
> [@Foofy69](#): > > Because I am trying to get my unresponsive speed bearing in. Oh yeah, it comes pre installed with the half spec… Darn. I think your best st bet is to visually show us the problem. ---
**Author:** ![Foofy69](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/foofy69/32/1434_2.png) [@Foofy69](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Foofy69)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2013, 10:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-yyj-bearing/57933/24 "2013-08-14T22:30:26Z")
How the heck am I supposed to put a picture up? It give me the IMG thing. ---
**Author:** ![Big\_cat](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/big_cat/32/877_2.png) [@Big\_cat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Big_cat)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2013, 10:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-yyj-bearing/57933/25 "2013-08-14T22:38:44Z")
> [@Foofy69](#): > > How the heck am I supposed to put a picture up? It give me the IMG thing. Either use the attach file option (found by clicking the additional options button on the bottom left when you try to post), or this guide: [http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,49903.0.html](http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,49903.0.html) The search bar is your friend. ---
**Author:** ![Foofy69](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/foofy69/32/1434_2.png) [@Foofy69](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Foofy69)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2013, 10:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-yyj-bearing/57933/26 "2013-08-14T22:59:32Z")
Ok. Got it. Here we go. [](http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w669/Spacebelly58/IMG_20130814_171724_zps3fcf5c9b.jpg) [](http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w669/Spacebelly58/IMG_20130814_171724_zps3fcf5c9b.jpg) [](http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w669/Spacebelly58/IMG_20130814_171717_zps7ac4c1e8.jpg) [](http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w669/Spacebelly58/IMG_20130814_171704_zpsbc8c900b.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2013, 11:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-yyj-bearing/57933/27 "2013-08-14T23:03:20Z")
> [@Foofy69](#): > > I still do not see the dang help section… > [@MiamiBuddha](#): > > It’s a sub-section of Yoyo Review. Look at the drop down bar on the bottom right of this screen. Ummmm, NO. The subsection of the reviews is for help getting a new yoyo. If you want help on anything else, ask in the appropriate section, such as Yo-Yo Modification and Maintenance for help removing a bearing… ---
**Author:** ![Foofy69](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/foofy69/32/1434_2.png) [@Foofy69](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Foofy69)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2013, 11:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-yyj-bearing/57933/28 "2013-08-14T23:04:56Z")
Ok, I’m just going to send links to my photos… > **[Photo Storage](https://s1335.photobucket.com/user/Spacebelly58/media/IMG_20130814_171704_zpsbc8c900b.jpg.html?sort=3&o=3)** > > Store your photos and videos online with secure storage from Photobucket. Available on iOS, Android and desktop. Securely backup your memories and sign up today! > **[Photo Storage](https://s1335.photobucket.com/user/Spacebelly58/media/IMG_20130814_171732_zps84500067.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0)** > > Store your photos and videos online with secure storage from Photobucket. Available on iOS, Android and desktop. Securely backup your memories and sign up today! > **[Photo Storage](https://s1335.photobucket.com/user/Spacebelly58/media/IMG_20130814_171717_zps7ac4c1e8.jpg.html?sort=3&o=2)** > > Store your photos and videos online with secure storage from Photobucket. Available on iOS, Android and desktop. Securely backup your memories and sign up today! > **[Photo Storage](https://s1335.photobucket.com/user/Spacebelly58/media/IMG_20130814_171704_zpsbc8c900b.jpg.html?sort=3&o=3)** > > Store your photos and videos online with secure storage from Photobucket. Available on iOS, Android and desktop. Securely backup your memories and sign up today! ---
**Author:** ![CaliBuddha](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/calibuddha/32/156_2.png) [@CaliBuddha](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CaliBuddha)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2013, 11:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-yyj-bearing/57933/29 "2013-08-14T23:08:22Z")
> [@jhb8426](#): > > Ummmm, NO. If the subsection of the reviews is for help getting a new yoyo. If you want help on anything else, ask in the appropriate section, such as Yo-Yo Modification and Maintenance for help removing a bearing… I didn’t say that’s where he should put it. I was simply telling where the Help section was, since it was brought up. Also showing him another way of finding different sections. ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2013, 11:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-yyj-bearing/57933/30 "2013-08-14T23:13:32Z")
Yeah, I know, but it could be interpreted as that’s where to go for any help. ---
**Author:** ![Foofy69](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/foofy69/32/1434_2.png) [@Foofy69](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Foofy69)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2013, 11:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-yyj-bearing/57933/31 "2013-08-14T23:15:35Z")
Did anybody see my 4 pictures yet? ??? Anybody know if it is me or the yoyo? And why? ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2013, 11:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-yyj-bearing/57933/32 "2013-08-14T23:17:02Z")
Nothing wrong with the yoyo. Did you buy it new from a store or from someone else? ---
**Author:** ![CaliBuddha](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/calibuddha/32/156_2.png) [@CaliBuddha](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CaliBuddha)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2013, 11:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-yyj-bearing/57933/33 "2013-08-14T23:20:03Z")
Well, this is what you’re going to have to do. 1. First, you need to have an Allen Key/Hex Key to unscrew the axle, unless you can do it by hand. 2. Get a bearing removal tool or end of a drill bit and stick it under the inner race and wiggle it until it moves. OR, get pliers and pull it out. 3. Send it to someone, or get someone to send you a bearing removal tool. That’s it. Nothing else to do. If you have absolutely have zero tools or anything useful around, then I don’t know what else you can do. ---
**Author:** ![Foofy69](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/foofy69/32/1434_2.png) [@Foofy69](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Foofy69)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2013, 11:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-yyj-bearing/57933/34 "2013-08-14T23:20:46Z")
Seriously!? Nothing!? I bought it from this website… And it is not just falling right out and I can’t just pull it out with my hands… hmm… ---
**Author:** ![CaliBuddha](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/calibuddha/32/156_2.png) [@CaliBuddha](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CaliBuddha)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2013, 11:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-yyj-bearing/57933/35 "2013-08-14T23:21:34Z")
That’s why you will need some type of tool. I don’t know what else there is to do. ---
**Author:** ![Foofy69](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/foofy69/32/1434_2.png) [@Foofy69](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Foofy69)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2013, 11:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-yyj-bearing/57933/36 "2013-08-14T23:22:37Z")
Ok, well I guess I will just tell my mom that there are some angry birds pliers that I want at WalMart. So, it is safe to take it out with pliers? Will the speed bearing then just fit right in without any problems? Tightly? ---
**Author:** ![Big\_cat](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/big_cat/32/877_2.png) [@Big\_cat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Big_cat)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2013, 11:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-yyj-bearing/57933/37 "2013-08-14T23:38:05Z")
> [@Foofy69](#): > > Ok, well I guess I will just tell my mom that there are some angry birds pliers that I want at WalMart. So, it is safe to take it out with pliers? Will the speed bearing then just fit right in without any problems? Tightly? Any YYJ that uses the Solid Spin Axle System should be a very loose fit. Once you get the Half Spec removed, the other should fit fine. ---
**Author:** ![CaliBuddha](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/calibuddha/32/156_2.png) [@CaliBuddha](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CaliBuddha)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2013, 11:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-yyj-bearing/57933/38 "2013-08-14T23:45:43Z")
Ok. When you get the pliers, the safest way to try and remove the bearing, if you’re that worried. There is a rounded part that you can put around the bearing which will reduce the risk of damage when clamping down on it. I have a pic of it so you’ll know what to look for: [](https://i.imgur.com/fVN6UpG.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2013, 11:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-yyj-bearing/57933/39 "2013-08-14T23:46:23Z")
W/O a pliers, try gently prying it out with the tip of a knife. ---
**Author:** ![Foofy69](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/foofy69/32/1434_2.png) [@Foofy69](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Foofy69)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2013, 11:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-yyj-bearing/57933/40 "2013-08-14T23:47:47Z")
Awesome! I’ll get some Angry Bird Pliers immediately! And I will REALLY try to start posting in the right thread. Thanks for all of your patience with me! ;D ;D ;D [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-yyj-bearing/57933.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-yyj-bearing/57933.md?page=3)