Froze Up Bearing on Router Bit

[George Bokros]

Is there anything that can be done to free up the bearing or do I just need to replace it?

Thanks

[Jerome Stanek]

just replace the bearing easy job. I keep a supply of bearings just for that or when they get a little sloppy

[Brian Henderson]

You can probably soak it in Liquid Wrench or something similar but it's easier to just replace it and not have to worry about it.

[glenn bradley]

Just replace it. Buy a variety whie your at it since buying one form a "router bit bearing" source is usuallyexpensive enough to buy a few at a bearug supply. I use a drop of very light machine oil on the bearing before putting the bit aay each time. I haven't killed a bearing ever since starting this habit.