How To Change Roller Skate Wheel Bearings？

Removing the wheel

Using pliers remove the nut and turn it counterclockwise until you can pull it off. Remove the nut and the wheel. Note there is a metal disc in the center of the wheel and axle. Don’t lose this

Remove the bearing

Place the wheel onto the axle but only touching the first bearing. Now twist the wheel onto the axle to remove the bearing. Repeat this for the other one.

Installing the new bearing

Place the new bearing onto the axle and ensure the cover is downwards. This is the cover that protects the steel. In most cases, it will be a different color. If your bearing has a cover on the two sides, you don’t need to worry about the sides they are facing.

Now you can position your wheel onto the axle and then push it onto the skate bearing. Repeat again for the other bearing.

Putting the wheel onto the axle

When putting the wheel on, the wheels’ decals need to be facing out to ensure the wheels are positioned correctly.

Tighten the wheel in place

Put the nut onto the skate axle and grip it with pliers. Turn clockwise until it’s fairly tight, with some space between the nut and wheel. Don’t tighten the nut too far.

If you find one wheel is not spinning, double-check that the bearing is safely inside the socket.

The Skate Wheel Bearing Press Puller made by CY will be your good helper.