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Thanks Chicknstripn! I put the bearings in the freezer, used a torch on the wheels, and they slid in with very little effort. I rigged up a redneck press as you recommended with a length of 3/4"...

Thanks squidbuellie for the pointers. I checked and it's not 100% true...the diameter varies from 54.65mm to 54.80mm. The new bearing is 55mm. I searched and could not find tolerances for the...

A quick update. I rented a bearing puller from Advanced Auto Parts, but the jaws kept slipping. I heated the wheel with a torch and all, but the thing was being stubborn as hell. I broke out the...

It looks like the inner bearing race broke free and the ball bearings were digging into the spacer. Goes without saying I cannot salvage the spacer.

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I'm going to need a tool to remove the...

Thanks everyone for the pointers and concern for safety. I have not removed the wheel to inspect the parts yet, but will be checking tolerances as recommended (good looking out, lunaticfringe!). I...

Looks like the rear wheel bearing went today. Scared the crap out of me. Here's a video showing the gawd awful noise like nails on a chalkboard.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zt9dHyZxmc
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2006 XB12STT
19,200 miles
500 miles in last 4 weeks (purchased last month)