2011 Yamaha Apex XTX rear suspension upper wheels removal

[APEXRICH]

I'm just wondering how you remove the 2 large upper wheels in the rear suspension of a 2011 Apex. I have read about Sidewinder's. I'm just wondering if there is an easy way for the Apex. I know Travis at Barn of Parts has a tool for a Sidewinder but he has told me it will not work for the Apex. Also, bearing number would be great. Someone has told me they are 6205's

 

[theCATman]

Raise rear or entirely lift,l the sled, remove bolts, skid drops, ( impact works good because the other side/shaft likes to spin), loosen allen head lock/set screws on the collar they are on, and pull them off.

 

[APEXRICH]

Ok great! Suspension is out of my sled. So just get that lock collar loose and the wheels pull right off? I did loosen the allen head screw and the collar seems to be stuck. I will work on it. Thanks for the info

 

[Teamblue4]

screw the bolt back into the shaft and hit bolt with dead blow hammer to drive shaft thru.

 

[APEXRICH]

Your suggestion worked perfect! Took a few minutes to change both bearings. Thanks alot!

 

[APEXRICH]