Bearing Press

Finally, a bearing press that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg! If this looks like just a piece of threaded rod and some precision bearing guides, you’re right! The important parts are the precision bearing guides, but usually you’re forced to buy a beautifully made (and expensive) handle/press to go with them. For the home mechanic, our presses will do the same job for way less.

Kit Type

Clear

SKU: bearingpresses

Category: Tools

Description

nstalling bearings requires precision—not guesswork.

The White Industries Bearing Press help you install bearings straight and evenly every time. They reduce the risk of damaging new bearings during installation while ensuring consistent, accurate results.

When paired together, the bearing guides and our precision bearing press apply smooth, controlled pressure throughout the installation process. As a result, bearings seat correctly without unnecessary stress on the bearing or component.

The system is easy to use. All you need are two 13mm combination wrenches to complete the installation.

Choose the configuration that best fits your needs:

Complete front and rear hub bearing press
Complete bottom bracket bearing press kit (includes three sizes)
Individual bottom bracket bearing presses for specific bearing sizes

Whether you’re a professional mechanic or a home mechanic servicing your own bike, this tool system makes bearing installation simple, repeatable, and reliable.

Proper tools help protect your components, extend bearing life, and ensure every installation is done right the first time.

Built to support serviceability. Built to last.

Features

Precision-machined bearing guides for accurate bearing installation
Helps press bearings straight and evenly
Reduces the risk of bearing damage during installation
Controlled, consistent pressing force
Compatible with White Industries hub and bottom bracket bearings
Easy to use with two 13mm combination wrenches
Available as complete kits or individual bearing guides
Made in the USA

Technical Documents

Looking for more detailed technical info? Visit our Technical Documents page here.

Specs

Front and rear hub bearing press for White Industries hubs
- One threaded 18-8 stainless M8 x 1.25mm X 150mm rod
- Two M8 x 1.25mm zinc plated nuts
- Two M8 zinc plated washers
- Two guides for 6901 12mm x 24mm bearings
- Two guides for 6902 15mm x 28mm bearings
- Two guides for 17287 17mm x 28mm bearings
- Two guides for 6802 and 3802W 12mm x 24mm bearings
- Compatible with any hubs using the same bearing sizes

Bottom bracket bearing press for 22mm/24mm/29mm/30mm White Industries bottom brackets
- One threaded 18-8 stainless M8 x 1.25mm X 150mm rod
- Two M8 x 1.25mm zinc plated nuts
- Two M8 zinc plated washers
- Two guides for 2437 22/24mm x 37mm bearings
- Two guides for 71806/29 29mm x 42mm bearings
- Two guides for 71806 30mm x 42mm bearings
- Compatible with any bottom brackets using the same bearing sizes
- Not compatible with White Industries square taper bottom brackets

Bottom bracket bearing press for 24mm White Industries bottom brackets
- One threaded 18-8 stainless M8 x 1.25mm X 150mm rod
- Two M8 x 1.25mm zinc plated nuts
- Two M8 zinc plated washers
- Two guides for 2437 22/24mm x 37mm bearings
  - 22mm side works for GXP style bottom brackets
- Compatible with any bottom brackets using the same bearing size

Bottom bracket bearing press for 29mm White Industries bottom brackets
- One threaded 18-8 stainless M8 x 1.25mm X 150mm rod
- Two M8 x 1.25mm zinc plated nuts
- Two M8 zinc plated washers
- Two guides for 71806/29 29mm x 42mm bearings
- Compatible with any bottom brackets using the same bearing size

Bottom bracket bearing press for 30mm White Industries bottom brackets
- One threaded 18-8 stainless M8 x 1.25mm X 150mm rod
- Two M8 x 1.25mm zinc plated nuts
- Two M8 zinc plated washers
- Two guides for 71806 30mm x 42mm bearings
- Compatible with any bottom brackets using the same bearing size

Compatibility

Works with all current White Industries front and rear hubs, and most of our older hubs
Works with all current White Industries bottom brackets except:
- Will not work with White Industries square taper bottom brackets
- Will not work with White Industries T47 External Heavy Duty bottom brackets
As long as the bearing guide inside/outside dimension matches the specs of the bearing you have, the press will work. Bearing width does not matter.
Check out the compatibility chart under the “Technical Documents” tab above for more details

What's In The Box

One threaded 18-8 stainless M8 x 1.25mm X 150mm rod
Two M8 x 1.25mm zinc plated nuts
Two M8 zinc plated washers
Whichever bearing guides are listed under that specific press model

FAQ

How do I remove my bottom bracket bearings?

It depends on the bottom bracket type. On our 24mm BSA and T47 bottom brackets, you can easily access the back of the bearings and carefully tap them out with a tapered drift punch, working around the bearings so they come out of the bores evenly. On our 29mm and 30mm BSA bottom brackets, you don’t have much room on the back of the bearings so we offer a bearing removal tool just for that purpose, available on the Tools page.

How do I remove my hub and freehub body bearings?

You can easily access the back of the bearings and carefully tap them out with a tapered drift punch, working around the bearings so they come out of the bores evenly.

My bearings have slightly different part numbers than the ones listed on your guides. Will the press work on those?

Bearing guides are listed with an inner and outer dimension. As long as those two dimensions match your bearing, you’re good to go. ABEC 5 bearings have an extra digit which can be confusing. Ex: the 61902 bearing we use in our rear hubs is an ABEC 5 version of a 6902 bearing. Same exact dimensions though. So the “6902” bearing guide will work on both bearings. As we said, as long as the inner and outer dimensions of the guide match your bearing, you’re good to go. The width of the bearing doesn’t matter.

Will your bearing press work with other hub and bottom bracket brands? What about suspension pivots etc?

Bearing guides are listed with an inner and outer dimension. As long as those two dimensions match your bearing, you’re good to go. It doesn’t matter if the bearing is going in a hub, suspension pivot, or whatever. The width of the bearing doesn’t matter.