how do you take the front wheel bearings out of a 2002 sportsman 700

1M800 · #1 (**permalink**) 07-22-2011, 08:37 AM

So I recently bought a used 05 Predator and the front wheel bearings are shot. I have 1 side changed but I can not get the hub off the other side! I have already tried a big slide hammer. Any other ideas???

starpuss · #2 (**permalink**) 07-22-2011, 09:24 AM

if it's suck on that good your going to need a new spindle and hub lots on ebay for under 70 bucks

Minnesota · #3 (**permalink**) 07-22-2011, 12:20 PM

I've used a gear puller to get one off before. You could probably also use a front wheel drive wheel puller. Both are available for free rental from advanced auto/oreily's/autozone.

But like someone said. Theres a good chance you will need to replace the kingpin or the whole spindle. Your races are more then likely messed up.

1M800 · #4 (**permalink**) 07-22-2011, 12:35 PM

Thanks guys. I will keep trying!

03Grey500 · #5 (**permalink**) 07-24-2011, 09:00 AM

i'm in the same boat i was replacing the front brakes and found the bearing was shot i had everything i own we could think on the
front bearing and nothing i even tried a gear puller and still cant break it lose....