Bandsaw Thrust Bearing Question

I am not familiar with the precise mechanism you have but could you remove any bearing retaining snap ring, set the bearing portion on some blocks of wood- or in a partially opened vice- and tap on the rod with a wood dowel? If the rod is really tight, you could use ammonia or brake fluid to act as a penetrating fluid.

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Have you tried a little heat from a propane torch and then some tapping?

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IIRC there is a screw that holds the bearing on the shaft. Remove the screw and replace with a bolt. Place the assembly in a vice and support the bearings with the vice jaws and tap on the bolt to drive the shaft out of the bearing.

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Hey MedicKen: I didn’t realize the nut was holding a sleeve on the rod. When I removed the nut, the sleeve and bearing fell right off in my hand. I ordered a pair from Highlands. Thanks!

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