How to remove sprocket carrier (rear wheel) bearing?

[Hogges]

The unsealed ball bearing in the sprocket carrier of my 2014 300 broke. The center ring is of the bearing is in pieces. This makes it impossible to use a bearing puller. There is no lip on the inside to remove the bearing with a punch.
Any other ideas rather than a dremel with cutoff wheel?

[Triple Jim]

I haven't had mess with that bearing, but usually you can use a punch at somewhat of an angle to whack on the race around its circumference and get it to come out. Heat helps, since aluminum expands with heat more than steel.

If there's really no race available to seat the punch on, I've seen cases when you have to use something like a Dremel tool to make a couple notches in the aluminum to allow access.

[Hogges]

Originally Posted by Triple Jim

I haven't had mess with that bearing, but usually you can use a punch at somewhat of an angle to whack on the race around its circumference and get it to come out. Heat helps, since aluminum expands with heat more than steel.

If there's really no race available to seat the punch on, I've seen cases when you have to use something like a Dremel tool to make a couple notches in the aluminum to allow access.

There is no protrusion or gap whatsoever. I did get a little bit of traction with a sharp chisel but because of the width of the chisel only the edges would grip and then slip when hit with a hammer. I was thinking of going out and getting a very narrow (1/4”) chisel. I do like the idea of the two notches in the soft aluminum carrier. Thank you.

[Hogges]

Success! 450F in the oven, then tried the chisel again which got it started. The punch did the rest.

[Triple Jim]

Good! I'm glad the heat worked.