Originally Posted by mike38scarab (Post 3070436)

The easiest way to get the gimbal bearing out is to drill into the outside of the race. Drill one hole through the outside of the race and another 180 degrees opposite of the first hole, this will collapse the race and make it easy to pull, the race is soft aluminum. Center punch the race so the drill doesn't cut into the transom mount.

Gimbal bearings that were froze into place easily come out with this method. Forget the slide hammers and trying to use threaded rod. You're not going to re-use the bearing.

Having the bearing install tool is a great investment, it saves time and will seat the bearing fully and properly.

Been there done that.