I just got off the phone with a plac ehere in houston. I told them I needed bearings pressed ,and they proceeded to tell my iis not posible to change them b/c there pined in. I asked them if they were sure and they said it was impossible. I think they are wrong

 

What bearings?

 

Call them and tell them they are DUMBFUCKS!

BTW, who is this shop so we can all avoid them!

The bearings (rotors at least) have a bendable tab that locks them in place.
It's just a matter of bending the tab back or pounding them out from the opposite end - no biggie.


-Ted

 

You talking wheel bearings? If so, see the Mazdatrix website and their FAQ.

Or are you talking about the ujoints on the driveshaft?

 

Even wheel bearings are not pinned.

Bearings on the u-joints are not pinned either.

Good try!


-Ted

 

Did they say "STAKED" or "PINNED"

 

they sai pinned and its mazmax.com they are here in houston. I argued with them too and they were pretty persistant.

 

What bearings are you trying to get replaced?

 

Oil metering pump bearing.

 

no rotor bearings and stationary gear bearings

 

Good.. Then you can follow Ted's advice (which I've quoted here to save you scrolling up)... Don't forget step one. Makeing sure they know exactly how retarded they are for not knowing that the easist bearings to change are, in fact, easy to change

 

yea I have no idea how I can change them with my tools. I'm calling them tomorrow and asking for there "rotary tech" and if he says that again I'll stick it to them.

 

is there a write up on how to do it your self and what tools are needed

 

If you download the series five fsm and go to the ENGINE section, you'll find the procedure and the Mazda tool. Make your own tool. Press 'em out/press 'em in. Align the locking tab prior to pressing 'em in.

 

hah, what a bunch of hacks... a NAPA machine shop did mine perfectly and they thought the stationary gears were a transmission part

i did my rotor bearings on a cheap shop press

 

are these "napa machine shop nation wide?

 

how much did they charge

 

NAPA is a nationwide outfit. I'd check out the web pages and find one near you. I've only bought one item ever from them myself. A Bosch wide band sensor.

There should be a automotive machine shop somewhere near you. Ask around at Pepboys, Autozone etc. They all have access to some machine shop that does that type work.