I have a 1987 Suzuki dt65 that I have no idea what the history is. I have been taking apart the lower unit to see if it is worth salvaging. All the components I have pulled so far seem to be in good shape. However, the driveshaft bearing pretty much fell apart when I pulled the driveshaft out.
I have two questions. 1. Is there a trick to pulling the race out of the drive shaft housing? I was planning on using a pilot bearing puller from harbor freight. 2. The inner bearing race appears to be stuck to the driveshaft, as though it got hot and welded itself on. But I just can’t tell from the parts diagrams if it is just part of the driveshaft. I attached a pic. I’m talking about the tapered part where the shaft transitions from thick to thin. Is that piece supposed to separate from the shaft?
I have two questions. 1. Is there a trick to pulling the race out of the drive shaft housing? I was planning on using a pilot bearing puller from harbor freight. 2. The inner bearing race appears to be stuck to the driveshaft, as though it got hot and welded itself on. But I just can’t tell from the parts diagrams if it is just part of the driveshaft. I attached a pic. I’m talking about the tapered part where the shaft transitions from thick to thin. Is that piece supposed to separate from the shaft?