Purchase replacement bearings.
Obtain the correct replacement bearings for your wheels. Your local skateboard shop should be able to help if you don’t know what kind of bearings you’d need.
Take the wheels off.
Remove the wheels with a ratchet or skate tool. Put the two washers and nut from the wheel in a bag or other small container so you do not lose them.
Put the first bearing on the axle.
Place the bearing on the edge of the axle of the truck.
Pry the bearing off.
Continue to slowly apply pressure until it pops off. If you're going to throw the bearings away anyway, you don't need to be too delicate with them, but try not to damage the wheel in the process.
Repeat this process on the other wheels.
Repeat the process for the bearing on the other side of the wheel.
Slide the bearings into place.
Drop the new bearings into the hole in the wheel or truck. Go for whatever makes this easier for you when it comes to attaching the bearings.
Put the wheel on the truck.
With the bearing in place, slide the wheel on to the truck. Put the wheel onto the truck of the skateboard and press down on the wheel to press the bearing into place.
Install the spacer.
Put the bearing spacer inside the wheel on the other side.
Slide the bearing on.
Repeat the process to press the second bearing into place.
Repeat this process for the other wheels.
Add the second bearing to each of your wheels.
Swap out the washers and nuts.
Make sure they’re secure before tightening everything. The wheels should rotate without the bearing jiggling or providing friction.
Go skateboarding.
Enjoy your new board and it’s smooth ride! With your bearings replaced, your wheels should feel brand new now.
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