How to replace rear axle bearings on 97 Honda Recon

replacing 97 Honda recon 250 axle bearings and problems

[@davidlong2048]

Thank you for showing the o ring on the axle, the parts diagrams don't even show it, been to 3 places and no one can see a o ring on the axle.

[@mikeatv]

they are really tough to get out pb blaster and a cheap torch from tractor supply helped me…. good info about that inner o ring

[@jeffcooper739]

I just removed the brake side last night on a 14 ReconES. After you unscrew the axle and remove the nuts and washers take a pick tool and remove a rubber o-ring that is seated in front of collar. My collar was frozen as well so I removed the axle with drum and hit on the ground letting gravity take over. After a few hits it started to move and came off with no damage. Still no video of someone removing the left side bearings though... HTH

[@hondaatc1987]

Little tip.. that race was seized in my brake drum also, so I used a Dremal tool with a stone but on it then grinded the race at one spot till it reaches the casing.. then I was able to beat it out

[@charlesatwell6658]

i am in the middle of this job and i think i am going to drill my axle tube at the two oclock position and put in a grease fitting and fill the whole axle tube with grease. This will not only keep the bearings lubed better, but will also force out any water/contaminants that might try to penetrate the seal over time!!!!

[@tiko4337]

Doing this now. Got it apart. I got bearings installed. I need to buy a new axle. The PO / POS before me welded the hub on for some reason the only reason I can think of is he lost the castle axle nut and instead of replacing it he welded the hub . So I had to cut the axle to replace the bearings. I will say these lil machines are incredibly tuff with all the abuse they take. I have two and basically would bring them out and they would take whatever what put on them. My 03 has always run like a top , the 05 has always need one thing or another. So going to change oil , plug and tires and a good lube

[@bethvincent6386]

I'm bout to take on this task. Rear axle bearings are bad so I have to replace them.. to do just one side does the axle still to come out?

[@bethvincent6386]

I need to pack my 4wheeler bearings in the rear with grease (pretty sure it’s the wheel bearings in the rear on the left side) ... u got a video on how to do that? I got a 250 recon I think it’s a 99 model... 2 wheel drive..

[@slipperyjohnson7016]

You give new meaning to the word "hack". lol

[@josemenchaca755]

did you have trouble getting the rear gear oil cap off?

[@stevecowles8073]

There is a rubber O ring that has to come out first. I beat mine to crap too, first time. Lol. Heat on it will help. Penetrating oil. Patience. It sucks buying a new hub. Ride on Bro