I'm having my cvt cover shot blasted and powder coated as it has suffered from aluminium corrosion (with subsequent coating blistering).
The cover is off but I think I should remove the rear spindle bearing before shot lasting and power coating. I don't want to experiment here, I just want the bearing out in the best way! I have removed the circlip and I am ready to roll!
I would imagine that heating the case in the oven would be a help as the coefficient of expansion of the case is likely to be greater than that of the bearing.
Is it sensible to reuse the bearing after heating and removal or is this a MUST REPLACE item?
I appeal to the voice of experience!