Bearing absolutely stuck

[Butters]

I legit can not get the bearing out of my genesis right now .. It's honestly cemented in on the side with the axle.  I've tried three different pliers at this point and I'm beginning to lose my mind.. Any tips to get it out, I don't care if it have to crack the damn thing in half at this point..

[jrodriguez]

If there is an allen key hole in the side of the axle that is facing out, you can remove the axle with an allen key and then use the dull end of a drill bit to pry the bearing out. Like this:



If the allen key end isn't sticking up, you can remove the axle with plyers, but be careful not to damage the threads.

[Butters]

If there is an allen key hole in the side of the axle that is facing out, you can remove the axle with an allen key and then use the dull end of a drill bit to pry the bearing out. Like this:



If the allen key end isn't sticking up, you can remove the axle with plyers, but be careful not to damage the threads.

Took a bit of blood, sweat, and tears but it worked.  The bearing broke however.  I honestly have NO idea how it was in there so tight .. never had that much trouble with a bearing before!

[jrodriguez]

Some of the YYF yoyos have particularly tight bearing seats. It's usually best to remove them from the inside - like with the drill bit trick - rather than with pliers.