Watched your video and it helped me fixed mine. Funny note - I went to the auto parts store to see if they might have the bearings. They did not, but the girl at the counter say's "gee what are those from a Fidget-Spinner?" I said no, but yes they look very much the same size. Guess what - fixed the blender with two bearings from my kids fidget-spinner. ALSO took the old bearings, stuffed them back into the fidget-spinner and it still works. HaHaHa!
The bearings are standard skateboard bearings. I picked up 2 for $4 from a local skate shop and it worked on a Vitamix 5200 as well. I’ll be able to return the $70 OEM part next week unopened.
I second that !!!! I really appreciate the generosity on TH-cam, have fixed so many things now with dwindling income. 64, comes fast folks. renews my faith in humanity over and over. Love to all you helpers.
This has happened to me over 4 times. When I had my warranty it was fine because they would send me a new one. Don't wash your blender in the dishwasher it rust the bearings. I found out the hard way. This video is correct you can replace the bearings yourself. You just need the right tools. I took mine to a machine shop and got it done for $30.00. The bearings are 608 and are the same as skateboard wheel bearings. You can do it yourself if you have a press. The whole point of the press is that you dont mess up the bearings or the rubber grommets.I didn't have a press so a local machine shop did it real quick for $30.00 and is still cheaper then $70.00 and my blender works great. You might have a friend or get a better deal than me. One small advice that I i will advise is on top of the bearings is a fiber washer that is delicate so dont try to clean if looks rusty. The machine shop i went to thought it was a regular washer and tried to clean it and broke the washer.
The man of the hour! I bought a 7500 for $13. at an auction. I noticed the blade assembly did not spin easily. And when I tried to blend some steamed vegetables for my soup the blade assembly violently vibrated intermittently. Funny how my 10 year old $20 Oster blender kept going. And the jar is glass, not cheap plastic. Vitamix clearly is overpriced, just like Kirby vacuum cleaners.
Sorry, thank you. You just saved me a ton of money. I just got done rebuilding an Imac computer. I have some tips on that. Get an old Imac from 2011 to 2013. Get two SSD drives 1 1TB and 1 2TB. Put the 2TB in the main drive bay and the 1TB off the remaining motherboard connection running at 6gbs. Buy extra Optical Drive sensors and use the extra optical drive sensor (instead of the other world computing sensor that causes Apple Hardware Test to get an error) to connect the sensor to the hard drive and to the logic board. Buy extra fans at IFIX IT. Those and the sensors are the first things to malfunction on apple computers. Now when your done. Partition the main 2TB drive and SOFTWARE raid 1TB of the 2TB to the other 1TB drive using APPLE'S DISK UTILITY. Now install Mavericks on the BOOT RAID because Mavericks can boot off of a RAID and install High Sierra on the remaining 1TB which does not BOOT off a RAID. Now you have Mavericks running at 800 Mbs Read and Write and you have High Sierra booting at 400 Mbs read and write. NEVER BOOT FROM A HARDWARE RAID. It works really well.
I over heated my barings by turning weat to flower. Because there is no wetness to cool things off. But id do it again because it took lots of times anyways and it's easy to buy and put in new barrings : )
God bless you for sharing. Great information,. I wish you showed getting the bearings out. I cant get mine apart. The gear on the bottom is suppose to pry off from what another video says but not happening.
Thanks to your video, I will not be throwing away about 100 dollars by buying the entire blade assembly with "special wrench" to remove it, you look like a man with a lot of common scene, we need people like you in government...
Good stuff. Vitamix wanted to sell me an entire container for about $150. I was unable to save the seal as one of the bearings was really gaulded in, but I still purchased a new OEM blade and bearing assembly online for less than 1/2 of the price of a new container.
Thank you for this video! I took the blades off, threaded the nut back on and hammered it out. I damaged the washer bit but I think it was already needing replacing because liquid was coming through the whole assembly before I tried taking it apart. Replaced the bearings, using sealed ones, tested it with water and it still dripped through, so I need to find either better sealed bearings (it doesn't spin as easily is before so I've just found some 'high speed' ones to try) or a washer that will actually work, or both. The washer is proving difficult as it's most probably specialised. Will keep hunting but if anyone's found a solution please let me know! I miss my Vitamix!
blendermart.com/ocart/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=51 Also, make sure you coat outside of the bearings with bearing retaining compound before installing them into case and wait 24 hours before using. Ideally it should be green in color, but red thread locker will do.
elfqueenchloe, did you find the specialized washer or were high speed sealed bearing good enough? Dealing with same issue I believe. Actually that rubber washer deteriorated and two separate machines and messed up the blade assemblies (difficult to turn and leaking).
Very Helpful. This morning my smoothie was processing and I heard a strange noise...then a smell. Some motor oil has appeared on the underside of the pitcher. Do you think this is more than replacing bearings? The blade looks fine. Having a hard time finding a video where oil is involved.
I will posit that the reason for bearing failure is most likely failure of the special seal just above them. If that seal is not working properly, any new bearing will have a limited life at best. Also, the OEM bearing are stainless steel. I bought an OEM blade assembly for 50 bucks shipped and should be good for 6 years. I won't blend hot liquids in the future.
I found the parts online for $13 with free delivery. it's not worth going to the machine shop or even buying the new bearings because the assembly comes with a new blade and I upgrade to the ice crusher blade.
Thanks for the video! Question: If you don't have a small press, what are the other ways to open up the last part, the one that holds the two roller bearings? This for me is the hardest step.
+Donald Payne I would try using a brass punch and a hammer to knock out the bearings. If I remember correctly the top of the unit has a small plastic/rubber washer that acts as a seal. Be careful not to damage it so you can reuse it. If you need to remove the stem make sure you protect the threads that attaches the blade. You may want to thread the nut on it. I would also suggest asking a neighbor if they have a small press since they are pretty common tools in garages. Good luck! I hope this additional information helps?!
+Shalom Acres Thanks for your helpful reply. To disassemble it, I used a vise and some cylindrical shapes (socket wrench sockets) to press apart the parts, until I could see the bearings. Another post elsewhere advised against a hammer, saying it could deform the parts. (I took a photo of the parts in order so I would remember what goes where.) I didn't remove them but just soaked them in gas, repacked in grease, and reassembled. It's working so far!
I took the blade assembly to a power tool shop and he replaced the bearings. The cost was $27. There's a bit of resistance compared to a new one...and when I put it on the base for a test run, the blade assembly gets hot. I'll be using this container (if it doesn't leak) for salsas and such. Anyways, Vitamix is sending me a new container because it's still under warranty.
What do you tell Vitamix? My smoothies are getting warm quick. I noticed when I didnt use ice and followed a recipe. Blended for 60 secs. My smoothie was warm! Is this a symptom of something?
Problem with mine was leaking. I ordered a whole new blade assembly, replaced it, but it leaks worse that the original ! Can't see any damage to the container that would cause it too leak, so I'm stumped.
I JUST BOUGHT THE BEARINGS. I've never worked with bearing before. Do I take the covers off the bottom ones, keeping the very top cover on to prevent dust and dirt from getting in. I watched a video that said the covers will slow down the spin cycle and that the bearings should ideally be cleaned with WD-40 to remove the grease and then soaked in acetone or nail polish remover to remove the WD-40 and get the MAXIMUM SPIN.
Blender mart sells kit that consists of the shaft seal, two bearings, food grade grease for shaft, bearing mount adhesive and washers. The bearings are glued with the adhesive which gets soft after being heated. You could use heat gun, or put it into oven at 350 F for 15 minutes or so. After the blade assembly is heated, it is much easier to get the shaft with bearings out of the housing. You could use small puller to disassemble it . blendermart.com/ocart/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=51
found bearings, measured with caliper, need the part that seals it, the oring washer or whatever its called, that is inserted before the first bearing. VitaMix customer support is useless, and only interested in selling the whole assembly, they won't provide any information. Can anyone help?
There's a tool for removing that big nut?? Just use your hands. Place the container upside down, push one side with your thumb and pull the other with your index finger. Easy.
Maybe, maybe not. Mine had a bunch of corrosion or something in the threads making it quite difficult to unscrew. It would've been impossible without some kind of tool.
If you want to see how to replace the actual bearings yourself. Watch "Vitamix Blender Bearing Replacement Fix" th-cam.com/video/4X1kget-XWg/w-d-xo.html
Unfortunately the plastic containers produce a form of estrogen which defeats the cause of maintaining good health. You would think Vitamix would be this. BPA-free is all marketing. You would also think these presenters would know the difference.
Watched your video and it helped me fixed mine. Funny note - I went to the auto parts store to see if they might have the bearings. They did not, but the girl at the counter say's "gee what are those from a Fidget-Spinner?" I said no, but yes they look very much the same size. Guess what - fixed the blender with two bearings from my kids fidget-spinner. ALSO took the old bearings, stuffed them back into the fidget-spinner and it still works. HaHaHa!
The bearings are standard skateboard bearings. I picked up 2 for $4 from a local skate shop and it worked on a Vitamix 5200 as well. I’ll be able to return the $70 OEM part next week unopened.
I thought it looked like my roller skate bearings. LOL
I appreciate your info! It provided the knowledge for a single, 66 yr old lady to stay self-sufficient! Thx!
How did you get to the bearings? Another video says you pry off the gear on bottom. Do you have any recommendations? I can't get into mine.
I second that !!!! I really appreciate the generosity on TH-cam, have fixed so many things now with dwindling income. 64, comes fast folks. renews my faith in humanity over and over. Love to all you helpers.
This has happened to me over 4 times. When I had my warranty it was fine because they would send me a new one. Don't wash your blender in the dishwasher it rust the bearings. I found out the hard way. This video is correct you can replace the bearings yourself. You just need the right tools. I took mine to a machine shop and got it done for $30.00. The bearings are 608 and are the same as skateboard wheel bearings. You can do it yourself if you have a press. The whole point of the press is that you dont mess up the bearings or the rubber grommets.I didn't have a press so a local machine shop did it real quick for $30.00 and is still cheaper then $70.00 and my blender works great. You might have a friend or get a better deal than me. One small advice that I i will advise is on top of the bearings is a fiber washer that is delicate so dont try to clean if looks rusty. The machine shop i went to thought it was a regular washer and tried to clean it and broke the washer.
Watch "Vitamix Blender Bearing Replacement Fix" on TH-cam
th-cam.com/video/4X1kget-XWg/w-d-xo.html
The man of the hour! I bought a 7500 for $13. at an auction. I noticed the blade assembly did not spin easily. And when I tried to blend some steamed vegetables for my soup the blade assembly violently vibrated intermittently. Funny how my 10 year old $20 Oster blender kept going. And the jar is glass, not cheap plastic. Vitamix clearly is overpriced, just like Kirby vacuum cleaners.
Sorry, thank you. You just saved me a ton of money. I just got done rebuilding an Imac computer. I have some tips on that. Get an old Imac from 2011 to 2013. Get two SSD drives 1 1TB and 1 2TB. Put the 2TB in the main drive bay and the 1TB off the remaining motherboard connection running at 6gbs. Buy extra Optical Drive sensors and use the extra optical drive sensor (instead of the other world computing sensor that causes Apple Hardware Test to get an error) to connect the sensor to the hard drive and to the logic board. Buy extra fans at IFIX IT. Those and the sensors are the first things to malfunction on apple computers. Now when your done. Partition the main 2TB drive and SOFTWARE raid 1TB of the 2TB to the other 1TB drive using APPLE'S DISK UTILITY. Now install Mavericks on the BOOT RAID because Mavericks can boot off of a RAID and install High Sierra on the remaining 1TB which does not BOOT off a RAID. Now you have Mavericks running at 800 Mbs Read and Write and you have High Sierra booting at 400 Mbs read and write. NEVER BOOT FROM A HARDWARE RAID. It works really well.
Thank you for taking the time to post this. Just what i wanted
I over heated my barings by turning weat to flower. Because there is no wetness to cool things off. But id do it again because it took lots of times anyways and it's easy to buy and put in new barrings : )
Thank you! Just managed to removed the blade after 6 years !!!
God bless you for sharing. Great information,. I wish you showed getting the bearings out. I cant get mine apart. The gear on the bottom is suppose to pry off from what another video says but not happening.
Are you using this method? th-cam.com/video/4X1kget-XWg/w-d-xo.html
I was able to follow the steps and replace the bearings. Thank you so much!
Thanks to your video, I will not be throwing away about 100 dollars by buying the entire blade assembly with "special wrench" to remove it, you look like a man with a lot of common scene, we need people like you in government...
Wow! What a great video! I was looking for a video to avoid spending the $13 for the plastic tool! You've saved me some $$$~ Thanx!
Good stuff. Vitamix wanted to sell me an entire container for about $150. I was unable to save the seal as one of the bearings was really gaulded in, but I still purchased a new OEM blade and bearing assembly online for less than 1/2 of the price of a new container.
Thank you for this video! I took the blades off, threaded the nut back on and hammered it out. I damaged the washer bit but I think it was already needing replacing because liquid was coming through the whole assembly before I tried taking it apart. Replaced the bearings, using sealed ones, tested it with water and it still dripped through, so I need to find either better sealed bearings (it doesn't spin as easily is before so I've just found some 'high speed' ones to try) or a washer that will actually work, or both. The washer is proving difficult as it's most probably specialised. Will keep hunting but if anyone's found a solution please let me know! I miss my Vitamix!
blendermart.com/ocart/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=51
Also, make sure you coat outside of the bearings with bearing retaining compound before installing them into case and wait 24 hours before using. Ideally it should be green in color, but red thread locker will do.
elfqueenchloe, did you find the specialized washer or were high speed sealed bearing good enough? Dealing with same issue I believe. Actually that rubber washer deteriorated and two separate machines and messed up the blade assemblies (difficult to turn and leaking).
The bearings are standard skate board bearings.
Very Helpful. This morning my smoothie was processing and I heard a strange noise...then a smell. Some motor oil has appeared on the underside of the pitcher. Do you think this is more than replacing bearings? The blade looks fine. Having a hard time finding a video where oil is involved.
just ordered 2 on eBay for just over $4.... yea! and thanks!!!
I will posit that the reason for bearing failure is most likely failure of the special seal just above them. If that seal is not working properly, any new bearing will have a limited life at best. Also, the OEM bearing are stainless steel. I bought an OEM blade assembly for 50 bucks shipped and should be good for 6 years. I won't blend hot liquids in the future.
I found the parts online for $13 with free delivery. it's not worth going to the machine shop or even buying the new bearings because the assembly comes with a new blade and I upgrade to the ice crusher blade.
can you share the link please
Can you share where you purchased the part? I am having trouble finding it.
Thanks for the video! Question: If you don't have a small press, what are the other ways to open up the last part, the one that holds the two roller bearings? This for me is the hardest step.
+Donald Payne I would try using a brass punch and a hammer to knock out the bearings. If I remember correctly the top of the unit has a small plastic/rubber washer that acts as a seal. Be careful not to damage it so you can reuse it. If you need to remove the stem make sure you protect the threads that attaches the blade. You may want to thread the nut on it. I would also suggest asking a neighbor if they have a small press since they are pretty common tools in garages. Good luck! I hope this additional information helps?!
+Shalom Acres Thanks for your helpful reply. To disassemble it, I used a vise and some cylindrical shapes (socket wrench sockets) to press apart the parts, until I could see the bearings. Another post elsewhere advised against a hammer, saying it could deform the parts. (I took a photo of the parts in order so I would remember what goes where.) I didn't remove them but just soaked them in gas, repacked in grease, and reassembled. It's working so far!
+Donald Payne Good stuff, thanks for sharing!
where would I get a new rubber washer? And what do they look like? mine was disintegrated when I took it apart.
I have the same question to get new rubber washer. I damage it when I remove the bearing.
Shouldn't there be a spacer between the bearings?
I took the blade assembly to a power tool shop and he replaced the bearings. The cost was $27. There's a bit of resistance compared to a new one...and when I put it on the base for a test run, the blade assembly gets hot. I'll be using this container (if it doesn't leak) for salsas and such. Anyways, Vitamix is sending me a new container because it's still under warranty.
Jose Cota you probably have the wrong type of bearing. I think there exists high speed bearings that are used specifically for such applications.
What do you tell Vitamix? My smoothies are getting warm quick. I noticed when I didnt use ice and followed a recipe. Blended for 60 secs. My smoothie was warm! Is this a symptom of something?
just use a flat screwdriver and wedge it between the bearings and turn it counter-clockwise
How to tell if the bearings are the problem? My Vitamix container started emitting awful burning rubber smell while making almond milk.... 😔
love your easy to follow video.
Hi I forgot where the red fabric like washer goes, then you go between the two bearings?
What is the exact size of the bearings
I believe the 22x8x7mm skate board type bearings are ball bearings, not roller bearings. Nit picking, I know but just sayin'.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge 👍👍🇦🇺
How can you tell if the bearings are bad? I'm trying to figure out why my blade is a bit wobbly. Thanks
That's bearings!
@@robmartens8850 Thanks for the reply!
Problem with mine was leaking. I ordered a whole new blade assembly, replaced it, but it leaks worse that the original ! Can't see any damage to the container that would cause it too leak, so I'm stumped.
thanks! this saved me £50 :)
Haha
I did not get bearing brand name? Can you put in description.
I JUST BOUGHT THE BEARINGS. I've never worked with bearing before. Do I take the covers off the bottom ones, keeping the very top cover on to prevent dust and dirt from getting in. I watched a video that said the covers will slow down the spin cycle and that the bearings should ideally be cleaned with WD-40 to remove the grease and then soaked in acetone or nail polish remover to remove the WD-40 and get the MAXIMUM SPIN.
How do you know if your bearings are bad?
what if i don't have a small press. is there another way to get the bearings out? thanks.
Yes, watch this video - th-cam.com/video/4X1kget-XWg/w-d-xo.html
@@mmark300 thanks, Mark :)
But my blade unit is leaking and rust all way?
It is the same price JUST TO BUY A NEW blender top with LID (okay 10 dollars more for an extra lid) and then you have backup pieces.
What blender?
Needle nose pliers to poke into the holes in the retaining disk and spin it off.
After pressing out the thing with the press, how did you take out the bearings?
Never mind, I figured it out. Thanks.
+Javier Rojas Great news.
How did you remove the bearings?
Javier - I put the bearings in the vice and tapped out the shaft with a brass hammer.
Where do you find the parts in this video?
Blender mart sells kit that consists of the shaft seal, two bearings, food grade grease for shaft, bearing mount adhesive and washers. The bearings are glued with the adhesive which gets soft after being heated. You could use heat gun, or put it into oven at 350 F for 15 minutes or so. After the blade assembly is heated, it is much easier to get the shaft with bearings out of the housing. You could use small puller to disassemble it . blendermart.com/ocart/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=51
I pressed the gear shaft out, but the bearings didn't come out at all...now what?
Watch "Vitamix Blender Bearing Replacement Fix"
th-cam.com/video/4X1kget-XWg/w-d-xo.html
found bearings, measured with caliper, need the part that seals it, the oring washer or whatever its called, that is inserted before the first bearing. VitaMix customer support is useless, and only interested in selling the whole assembly, they won't provide any information. Can anyone help?
Watch "Vitamix Blender Bearing Replacement Fix" on TH-cam
th-cam.com/video/4X1kget-XWg/w-d-xo.html
Three dollars for a set of sealed, precision bearings...Americans have no idea how good they have it compared to the rest of the world.
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I want to know the size of the bearing.please give me the bearing
product number.
608-2RS BEARING 8X22X7 mm.... all over eBay cheap
number part? please
for the bearing?
yes, what is the part number for the bearing?
Yes
608 2RS
@@ShalomAcres I chose 698-2RSL white are rated for above 37000 rpm
There's a tool for removing that big nut?? Just use your hands. Place the container upside down, push one side with your thumb and pull the other with your index finger. Easy.
Maybe, maybe not. Mine had a bunch of corrosion or something in the threads making it quite difficult to unscrew. It would've been impossible without some kind of tool.
If you want to see how to replace the actual bearings yourself. Watch "Vitamix Blender Bearing Replacement Fix"
th-cam.com/video/4X1kget-XWg/w-d-xo.html
Unfortunately the plastic containers produce a form of estrogen which defeats the cause of maintaining good health. You would think Vitamix would be this. BPA-free is all marketing. You would also think these presenters would know the difference.
Thanks for sharing with everyone. Do you have an article or something you can share so we can read more?