Bearing removal from CVT case?

[supertoast92]

Hey guys, once again it's been awhile. The Helix is running pretty well! Tore down the CVT yet again though due to a increasingly louder whining sound coming from inside the case. I don't think it's the internal trans, since the whine doesn't happen with the CVT case off. I'm thinking it's the bearing inside the cover that's going. We're having a heck of a time trying to get the thing out -- any ideas??

Also, take a look at the attached pic to find out what's left of our rollers. Whoa! I'm thinking that took away from our top end speed a bit...When I opened the case, I saw white plastic (or ceramic maybe?) shards all over the inside. Turns out the outside layer of the rollers essentially disintegrated. Good thing I've got some spares.

[351mustanger]

You probably need what is called a "blind bearing removal tool". I am not sure the size you need, but autozone carries a set in their tool loaner program. The tool expands tightly in the center of the bearing and threads to a slide hammer. You basically yank the bearing out from the center.

[supertoast92]

Thanks for the help! That tool worked like a charm, though it was a tight fit even for the smallest size they had available. Seems like I rid of the loud noise as well as gained some speed with functional rollers. Thanks again!

[351mustanger]

No problem. Thanks for the update. I'm happy to have helped.