# DIY Glider Rocker Bearing Repairs
Glider rockers are popular porch furniture that can be used inside the home as well. Repairing the bearing on a glider rocker, in most cases, is as simple as taking out the broken bearing and replacing it. Most bearing problems will not require any more than the most basic of DIY work. For replacements, a standard 3/8-inch bolt fits the majority of common rocker gliders.
Things You'll Need
- Screwdriver
- Drill
- Replacement bearing
Instructions
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Remove the broken bearing using a screwdriver or a drill. Most models have several smaller screws that hold the bearing or its plate in place. Remove both of these, then the actual bearing.
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Take the bearing to a hardware store. Find the same size and model or something as close as possible.
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Screw the bearing into place. It should fit snugly in the already existing hole with the bearing plate under or on top of it, depending on the model.
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Reinsert the two security screws into the plate. Tighten each one down.
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Test the rocker's gliding ability. Adjust the bearing if you notice a problem.
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