VRodMelissa said:
There is absolutely no edge to get against. Tim tried for quite some time yesterday and couldn't budge the bearing, so I'm hauling the wheels to the dealer this week to have them remove the bearings.
Thats a problem for removing the bearing if you can't bite an edge to grip with the driver. Usually, using a brass driver will aid in getting a bite, as they are soft enough to morph to bite, and then again, being soft, it could drive out of what it bites into. I have had luck getting a hold of old hydraulic ram piston rods. these are soft enough to bite, and dense enough that once they bite, they don't shed any material and slip. Also, having access to a bench grinder can aid in conforming the tip of the driver to aid in biting otherwise impossible surfaces.
Another trick is to use a center punch locked or welded into a tube. If you can get the punch to bite, you can do wonders with it.
Another trick is to use an undersized grade 8 UNC washer. Slide it into the opening and see if you can get it to bite onto the surface tween the bearing and seat. Sometimes you can, and if you can't a large screwdriver might aid in holding it in place.
Just remember, what ever you bugger on the rim, can be cleaned up with a dremel.
I am getting really Mickey Mouse here with that recommendation, but, if your bonkers on doing the work yourself, get inventive.
Worked with an Uncle many years back on the farm, and his motto always was "I gotta do this..and can"" The farmers are always amazing at what they can accomplish with their equipment away from a shop.
The Dealer route is the one way to get stuff done the right way, any way else is getting the stuff done...period. Its amazing what having the right tools can do for you.