Challenge removing BB90 bearings
Moderator: robbosmans
Hey experts. I'm hoping someone can advise me.
I noticed some play in the BB on my Trek Cronus CX. Removed the cranks on NDS bearing but I can't remove the DS bearing. Even with the appropriate Park Tool there is not enough room behind the bearing for the bushing to sit and hit against because of a plastic sleeve which runs between the two bearings. I tried to slide the sleeve to the side but it won't budge.
Any suggestions? If necessary I can take a photo, but I figured some people here may have more experience with BB90 than I do.
I noticed some play in the BB on my Trek Cronus CX. Removed the cranks on NDS bearing but I can't remove the DS bearing. Even with the appropriate Park Tool there is not enough room behind the bearing for the bushing to sit and hit against because of a plastic sleeve which runs between the two bearings. I tried to slide the sleeve to the side but it won't budge.
Any suggestions? If necessary I can take a photo, but I figured some people here may have more experience with BB90 than I do.
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Try using a compressed air can upside down to spray on a little liquid CO2 directly unto the stuck part. The cold will cause shrinkage and bashing it out will be easier. I had a b*tch of a time getting out my cups until I did that. OH yeah, I used a bigger FH as well!
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An internal bearing puller is the way to go - http://www.enduroforkseals.com/id197.html
Far less chance of damaging the frame/bearing seat.
To be honest, 50% of the BB90 treks we see have at least one bearing that falls out the frame with little or no effort.
Far less chance of damaging the frame/bearing seat.
To be honest, 50% of the BB90 treks we see have at least one bearing that falls out the frame with little or no effort.
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I used the proper Park Tool tool last week, wasn't any problems on a Scott Addict so shouldn't be on a Trek what I've seen last time working on one.
I used the proper Park Tool tool last week, wasn't any problems on a Scott Addict so shouldn't be on a Trek what I've seen last time working on one.
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Thanks for the replies people. In the end I used the hammer and socket extension to whack that bearing out. Did it without damaging it, but doesn't really matter as the bearing is done anyway.
I love buying tools, but it also seems ridiculous at times what we need to spend on something we may only use once/year, which will be obsolete in two years when the newest standard comes out. Maybe I'm just still bitter about my 10s Campy chain tool
I love buying tools, but it also seems ridiculous at times what we need to spend on something we may only use once/year, which will be obsolete in two years when the newest standard comes out. Maybe I'm just still bitter about my 10s Campy chain tool
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