Transfer rod idlers

auji700triple

auji700triple

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The top two idlers that hold onto the transfer rods, are they pressed on to the shaft? I do no see snap rings or are they just slide on type of wheels? Reason being my new transfer rods arrived and Im just having a look there now. It's on my 01 srx also the skid is out

Asking because I can't seem to figure out how to get them off.
 
The bearing is pressed on. I tip the skid on its side and support the arm. Then put a 2x4 over the end of the shaft and with a man sledge hammer giver some blows. Before that spray the bearing with good penetrating oil. They will come off if not froze too bad. Most of those idlers have nonreplaceable bearings. When reinstalling clean shaft well and a slight dab of anti seize will go a long way next time. Don't be afraid to use some muscle!
 
There is indeed a snap ring on those wheels and it's on the inside,it can be a pain to get off but I assure you it's there.The easiest way I've found to take them off is to take the snap ring off of the idler and use a small hammer to tap the wheel off the bearing.Then use a small 3 jaw puller to pull the bearing off the shaft.Just be sure to orient the wheel so that when you put it back on it's on facing the same way.And as far as putting the wheel back on I usually install the bearing and snap ring back into the idler and use a deep socket the same size as the inner race of the bearing to tap in onto the shaft until it bottoms out.If you don't have a socket use the spacer off the end of the shaft,just be careful not to damage the seal on the bearing.
 
fourbarrel said:
There is indeed a snap ring on those wheels and it's on the inside,it can be a pain to get off but I assure you it's there.The easiest way I've found to take them off is to take the snap ring off of the idler and use a small hammer to tap the wheel off the bearing.Then use a small 3 jaw puller to pull the bearing off the shaft.Just be sure to orient the wheel so that when you put it back on it's on facing the same way.And as far as putting the wheel back on I usually install the bearing and snap ring back into the idler and use a deep socket the same size as the inner race of the bearing to tap in onto the shaft until it bottoms out.If you don't have a socket use the spacer off the end of the shaft,just be careful not to damage the seal on the bearing.
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fourbarrel said:
There is indeed a snap ring on those wheels and it's on the inside,it can be a pain to get off but I assure you it's there.The easiest way I've found to take them off is to take the snap ring off of the idler and use a small hammer to tap the wheel off the bearing.Then use a small 3 jaw puller to pull the bearing off the shaft.Just be sure to orient the wheel so that when you put it back on it's on facing the same way.And as far as putting the wheel back on I usually install the bearing and snap ring back into the idler and use a deep socket the same size as the inner race of the bearing to tap in onto the shaft until it bottoms out.If you don't have a socket use the spacer off the end of the shaft,just be careful not to damage the seal on the bearing.
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Four barrel you are right but its just the srx that came with the replaceable bearings for those wheels. I bought srx ones and changed all my vipers to these. THe stock vipers did not come with replaceable bearings on these wheels. So no snap ring to be found. Best way is to pound them off as i described.
 
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