How to Get the Bearings out of Skateboard Wheels

Intermediate 5 min 11 steps 9331 views Rating: 4.5/5 Published: 2026-03-22

Unscrew the nut that holds the wheel on the axle.. Slide the wheel to the end of the axle.. Pry the bearing from the wheel.

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1

Unscrew the nut that holds the wheel on the axle.

Step 1

Unscrew the nut that holds the wheel on the axle.

2

Slide the wheel to the end of the axle.

Step 2

Slide the wheel to the end of the axle.

3

Pry the bearing from the wheel.

Step 3

Pry the bearing from the wheel.

4

Remove the second bearing from the same wheel.

Step 4

Remove the second bearing from the same wheel.

5

Wipe dirt and buildup off of the bearings.

Step 5

Wipe dirt and buildup off of the bearings.

6

Pop the rubber guards off.

Step 6

Pop the rubber guards off.

7

Soak the bearings in bearing solvent.

Step 7

Soak the bearings in bearing solvent.

8

Shake the bearings around in the jar.

Step 8

Shake the bearings around in the jar.

9

Remove the bearings from the jar and dry them off.

Step 9

Remove the bearings from the jar and dry them off.

10

Spray or wipe the bearings with lubricant.

Step 10

Spray or wipe the bearings with lubricant.

11

Pop the rubber guards back on and put the bearings back in the wheels.

Step 11

Pop the rubber guards back on and put the bearings back in the wheels.

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