I would like to know how to change the drive roller on a dax friction drive, which has press fit bearings. It seems very difficult to change rollers. What should I do? Please be specific.
It is VERY difficult to remove a roller with pressfit bearings, ESPECIALLY on the 1.375" and 1.5" spindles. At times, I've had a machine shop remove the bearings and roller for me. I've also drilled two holes straddling the housings and used a steering wheel puller to press the bearings and roller out.I would like to know how to change the drive roller on a dax friction drive, which has press fit bearings. It seems very difficult to change rollers. What should I do? Please be specific.
so you bought a socket to fit a pulley and not a pullerUsing the the dax method in the video, it was very easy to change the roller from 1.25 to 1. The bearings came out from the channel easily and the puller used in the video which I purchased from Harbor Freight for $17, easily pushed off the bearing from the drive shaft. Here's the puller:
http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-pulley-puller-66868.html
I also purchased a 19mm socket to fit the pulley.