reel bearing replacement

[robert912005]

Has anyone replaced their reel bearings? Im having trouble getting the bearing off of the spool shaft. I cant tell if the pin is supposed to press out or what. i have tried getting pilers on it and pressing it out that way, but i dont want to break anything. The reel is a abu garcia orra.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

You're flirting with disaster. It requires a special tool to press out the pin. There are a couple different ones, a plier or a mini press. Could the reel benefit from cleaning? If so send it in along with the bearings and I'll install them for you. 

[iabass8]

Buy these or get a different set from hedgehog studios.

https://www.bocabearings.com/products/fishing-spool-pin-pliers-21933

http://www.hedgehog-studio.co.jp/product-list/2

[Yudo1]

I prefer the hedgehog tool.