How to put bearings in skateboard wheels?

First, simply place the new or cleaned bearing into the wheel. Most skateboard bearings have one side with a colored shield. Place this side facing out. The bearing won't fit all the way into the wheel -- the fit will be too tight. So simply set the bearing into the wheel. read more

Place one wheel with its core over the bearing and, using the palm of your hand, press the bearing into place. With new wheels and bearings, it can take quite a bit of force, but you can do it. The guy in this Video presses his bearings in the right way, but he should use spacers. read more

Skateboard Expert Keir Johnson demonstrates how to put bearings in the Wheels and Wheels on the Skateboard. read more