6V Delco-Remy Generator front bearing removal

[krinkov58]

Can somebody give me a quick answer as to what kind of tool to use to get the front generator bearing out of it's socket? The socket is covered by a triangular plate with 3 screws but there ain't even close to enough room to get a screwdriver in there.

Edit: I pretty much figured it out, but now the new issue...anybody got a neat trick to get the woodruff key out? This key is stuck like nothing I've ever seen.

[65specialconvert]

Take a center punch & hit the key hard on the lower end closest to the housing & the front of the key will lift.Then use sidecutters to pry it out of the groove.And you need to press the entire housing off the armature to change the bearing.

[krinkov58]

Thanks Jamie; I ended up using a brass punch and hitting one end, then the other to see-saw it. Didn't maul it too bad. The rear bushing had to pressed out too. Should I re-install the key with some kind of "Never-Seize" compound or something for when (or if) it needs to come out again?

[65specialconvert]

I wouldn't worry about any anti-seize,your never going to change the bearing again.