Replacing Gearbox Bearings

[mickm]

I am rebuilding a 1095 gearbox,but can not remove the circlips on the layshaft gears, to replace the needle bearings. Has anyone got a sugestion without destroying the old bearings? Thanks in advance. Mick

[bmcecosse]

Since you are renewing them anyway - don't worry about destroying the old ones!! Just dig them out. Usually the bearings are fine - it's the lay shaft that wears.......

[mickm]

Hi bmc thanks for that,but it's the clip that's the problem. The only way to remove it appears to be by grinding a slot down the gear into the clip undercut so to get a scriber into it then lift the clip. It's just that I dont like grinding the gear nor does the owner of the box.

[taupe]

Hi

I think you use circlip pliers!!!

From memory the clips are angled at the ends and although they dont have circlip eyes - an expanding plier should compress them inwards??

Can you post a pic

Taupe

[bmcecosse]

I seem to remember just digging them out with something sharp........ But it was 40 years ago! Certainly didn't get into grinding anything!

[les]

They are indeed tapered at the ends and if you use a small screwdriver with a sharp end you can ease it between the end of the circlip and gear enough to start the removal. It is then a matter of chasing it round until it pulls out.