07 Attak Top Idlers

[kenbar]

Anyone with a trick to get the top idler bearings off the shaft. I tried before however unsuccessful so I just used a needle fitting, greased the bearings, and put the shaft back. They are now getting very rough and there seems to be no way of getting them off without great force, which could damage the shaft. I am going on a big trip this weekend and wanted to replace them. Last thing I want is a damaged shaft and none in stock at the dealer.

 

[Grimm]

I believe that they are held on with a small screw that accepts an allen key.

 

[kviper]

I just put bearing's in my Attak, I put the shaft in the vise just so the jaw's were not touching and gave the shaft a couple good wrap's with the hard plastic hammer and they came off after two or three hit's. I would think a press would work well also. kviper

 

[Shootinstick]

Mine were rough after two seasons. I pressed them off the shaft and replaced the bearings.

 

[danq]

I took the upper idler assembly out of the sled so I could work on it. Removed the C clip to release the wheel from the bearing. Then used a 3 jaw gear puller to pull the bearing off the shaft. Put the new bearing and c clip in the wheel. Use a socket the same size as the inner race and a deadblow hammer to pound the wheel assembly back on the shaft....

repeat on the other side. Reinstall the idler assemble in the sled, remember the plastic collar that fits outboard of the wheel. Tighten the bolts with lock tight... good for another 8000 miles!

Seems like you can adapt the method to the tools you have on hand..