How to Safely Remove a Bearing Buddy?
Updated 08/21/2025 | Published 08/12/2025
Question:
How do you safely remove the bearing buddy? I need to tighten down the castle nut to take a little play out of the bearing. PS great product would have saved me getting broke down coming back from lake.
asked by: Bernie B
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Expert Reply:
Hey Bernie. To remove your Bearing Buddy item # BB1980A-SS, you'll want to get a rubber mallet and a piece of wood and lightly tap the sides of the bearing protector until it's loose enough to pull off with your hand. You'll want to go slow so you don't warp it.
What kind of trailer do you have?
expert reply by:
Jerred H
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Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 1980A-SS w/ Auto Check - Stainless Steel (Pair)
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Caps
- Bearing Protector Grease Cap
- 1.99 Inch
- 2000 lbs Axle
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- 3500 lbs Axle
- Bearing Buddy
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Bernie B.
8/20/2025
It's a 20 foot boat trailer running with 3750lb single axles. When I changed out the bearing I forgot to torque down the cable nut to eliminate any play in the bearing. So just need to carefully remove the bearing buddy just long enough to take a little slack out of the hub. Removing the tire first is essential in order to gain good clearance for removal. Thank you for answering my question!