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  • How to replace your Bearings, Axles, Sprockets and Chain

    The first time I replaced the bearings in my Max II, I took pictures for the how-to article. Now that it was time to do it again, I tried to video and narrate as much of the process as possible. I added this video to our bearing replacement article found in the how-to section here: How to Replace Bearings in a Max II

    As a disclaimer, I am a novice myself when it comes to this and there are many members here that are much more knowledgeable than I am on the subject. This is just my method and there are many other ways to approach this. It may not be 100% accurate however it should go a long way to, at a minimum, show anybody out there that is hesitant to do this themselves, just how easy it is.

    While this is specific to my Max II, the basic process will also apply for a lot of other six wheelers out there. This video covers several topics during the process including replacing bearings, flanges, chain, axles and sprockets. If you question anything in the video or have any additional questions feel free to start a new thread here on the site and someone will chime in. If this helps just one person I will be happy.


  • #2
    Just watched this Mike. This is a great production.
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    • #3
      Very good tech info. Great video Mike!
      Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways , cigar in one hand, whiskey in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO-HOO, what a ride!!!"

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      • #4
        Way to go Mike!!

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        • #5
          Great video, Mike!!!!

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          • #6
            you can be happy mike, I have been helped, the part about the locking collars was just what I was looking for because I am about to get started on reassembly with my project, as always thanks again.
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            • #7
              Nice!! -- Thanks Mike!!
              197? Sidewinder, 18hp opposed Briggs, custom upper body and cab
              1976 MaxIV , 440 Arctic Cat - currently rebuilding whole buggy
              1989 MaxIV, G50B Chapparal, 26x12x12 Goodyears, currently working the bugs out

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              • #8
                Last edited by whipper-ag; 07-13-2016, 03:38 PM.

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                • #9
                  Wow, I love the animated 6x6world.com in the beginning with the audio!!! Very cool! The whole video was great. Looks very professional like something you would see on TV!

                  Maybe you could add an "annotation" to the video about locking the collar on the bearing in the right direction. Just something you did right but you didnt say anything about it.
                  Last edited by LarryW; 03-11-2011, 11:17 PM.

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                  • #10
                    Mike, this is a great video! It probably took longer to edit the video into this nice of a production than actually doing it. Thanks for posting it and sharing your skills with all of us out here!

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                    • #11
                      THANK MIKE i just bought a 76 maxii and i am going to try fixing my axle today this video was very infomative and will held emencely. keep those vdeos coming.

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                      • #12
                        great video... just answered a lot of my questions

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                        • #13
                          Great video, do you have a video on replacing the rear axles? I just broke the center piece in the rear. What is the best way to get that out if it is rusty? I have an 80s Max-II? Thanks

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                          • #14
                            The process is the same for all of them. If you have trouble getting to the one in the rear, pulling the engine may be necessary. If it is rusty, soak it in penetrating lubricant for several days, use a slide hammer, porta-power, etc to get them loose but if it is real bad you may end up just having to cut the axle and then press the sprocket tube off.

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                            • #15
                              Thanks Mike I appreciate the help. Great site too.

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