How to Remove a Roller Hockey Bearing

Skates used for roller hockey are modified versions of inline skates. These skates use large urethane wheels set in a housing that aligns each wheel to the same angle. To keep the wheels spinning, a cartridge containing a set of roller bearings is housed inside the center of each wheel. Removing the bearings means removing the cartridge. Some brands of roller hockey skates require special keys or tools to access the cartridges, while others require the use of a 1/2-inch socket wrench.

Things You'll Need

  • Inline skate key or 1/2-inch socket and ratchet
  • White towel or sheet
  • Small flathead screwdriver
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Instructions

    • 1

      Use a skate tool or socket wrench to unscrew the wheels at the center hub of the skate.

    • 2

      Remove the wheels from the inline housing. Spread a white towel or sheet out on a flat workbench.

    • 3

      Hold the wheel over the white towel or sheet (for contrast and to prevent losing any small pieces).

    • 4

      Pull the cartridge bearings out of the center of the wheel. If the cartridge sticks in the wheel, push it out with the end of a flathead screwdriver.