# 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:** 15\ **Page:** 3
**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, 11:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-yyj-bearing/57933/41 "2013-08-14T23:50:17Z")
Hmm… Actually, it occurs to me that you may have something that could work. Are you able to take the axle out by twisting it counter-clockwise? Or, do you have any Allen wrenches? ---
**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 15, 2013, 12:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-yyj-bearing/57933/42 "2013-08-15T00:36:11Z")
Yeah, I am able to take the axle out by twisting it counter-clockwise ---
**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 15, 2013, 12:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-yyj-bearing/57933/43 "2013-08-15T00:41:39Z")
Some pens are able to fit in size C bearings. Bic comes to mind. See if you have any pens that fit in there and try to wiggle it out. ---
**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 15, 2013, 1:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-yyj-bearing/57933/44 "2013-08-15T01:34:25Z")
Fit on where I think it is impossible to get out without pliers. I was thinking about going to Walmart, find the pliers section, take it off, then put it back on the shelf. Then BAM free pliers, without me “stealing”. GENIUS I TELL YOU!!! ---
**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 15, 2013, 1:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-yyj-bearing/57933/45 "2013-08-15T01:49:12Z")
I think it is impossible to get it out without pliers\* ---
**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 15, 2013, 2:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-yyj-bearing/57933/46 "2013-08-15T02:06:56Z")
Go to the hardware store, then, and find a bolt or something that fits in the bearing and wiggle it off. That is all a bearing removal tool would do. If that doesn’t work, I’d be glad to remove it for you if you sent it to me. ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2013, 2:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-yyj-bearing/57933/47 "2013-08-15T02:10:11Z")
I don’t have issues with YYJ bearings being gripped by the axle. Most just fall out. String trick: Wrap a string OVER the axle and bearing, screw back together, unscrew. The axle should be stick on the “string side”. Pull to remove. DO NOT go nuts with pressure. Go normal tightness. Otherwise, you could crack the plastic. It’s unlikely but possible. ---
**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 15, 2013, 2:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-yyj-bearing/57933/48 "2013-08-15T02:17:41Z")
> [@MiamiBuddha](#): > > Go to the hardware store, then, and find a bolt or something that fits in the bearing and wiggle it off. That is all a bearing removal tool would do. > > If that doesn’t work, I’d be glad to remove it for you if you sent it to me. Where do I put the things inside of the bearing to remove it? ---
**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 15, 2013, 2:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-yyj-bearing/57933/49 "2013-08-15T02:26:05Z")
[](https://i.imgur.com/xyq2Lh2.jpg) Find something to fit in where I colored pink. It has to fit down in the inner race of the bearing. That’s the round part of the bearing closest to the axle. Does that make sense? Put it in there and wiggle it out. Do you understand how that could remove the bearing? ---
**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 15, 2013, 2:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-yyj-bearing/57933/50 "2013-08-15T02:31:21Z")
Here. I color-coded the bearing parts for you: Green= outer race Blue= inner race Orange= balls [](https://i.imgur.com/SXoqXWR.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 15, 2013, 2:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-yyj-bearing/57933/51 "2013-08-15T02:33:23Z")
After all of this, have you looked here? [List of useful modification and maintenance guides](http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,17792.0.html) Which might possibly lead to: [How to remove a stuck bearing.](http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,24413.0.html) Or: [How to remove a stuck bearing - string method.](http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,38572.0.html) ---
**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 15, 2013, 3:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-yyj-bearing/57933/52 "2013-08-15T03:12:35Z")
Hmm. I see. I’ll give it a shot. I thought you meant to put the pen in where the bearing edge is at, if yypu know what I mean? Thanks let me try ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2013, 3:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-yyj-bearing/57933/53 "2013-08-15T03:52:53Z")
Here’s a video showing the string trick method: [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/7/4/f745172c2dcb01e27026907cf0689b087937883b.jpeg "The String Trick") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQ9lAP_pVxQ) ---
**Author:** ![Midlifeyoyoman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ea924/32.png) [@Midlifeyoyoman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Midlifeyoyoman)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2013, 4:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-yyj-bearing/57933/54 "2013-08-15T04:53:10Z")
And I thought I had problems getting the bearing out. Anything that you can stick in the center of the bearing to wiggle it will work. Even lightly tapping it with something at an angle would probably free it up without damaging the seat. Mine was really tight too and stays that way every time I put it in there. ---
**Author:** ![benkdru80](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e19b73/32.png) [@benkdru80](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/benkdru80)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2013, 9:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-yyj-bearing/57933/55 "2013-08-18T21:51:22Z")
Stick the yoyo in the freezer for about 40 minutes, then try to pull the bearing out. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-yyj-bearing/57933.md?page=2)