Yerf bearing - Wheel = throwaway?

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my Yerf mini seemed messed up from the getgo, after it threw the rear drive chain it was apparent the rear bearing had fallen apart. Upon pulling the axle to gain access to the bearing, I found that the bearing casing seemed to be either fused with the wheel or difficult to remove - perhaps when I remove the whole wheel the remnants of the casing can be removed. I can't pull it with vice-grips and no luck trying to pry it out.

there's no notation on the parts views nor parts list in 31700's pdf to indicate replaceable bearings. Is it possible that something was made this poorly? (I'say "yes" as much of it may stem from China) - I had new 5/8" bearings in my pocket hoping to just pop them in.

any advice? - to the guy who pm-ed me - sorry I didn't get back - several "issues" in my life - you may not want this thing :^)

update - finally got the stuck part put - I need bearings with a retainer clip as there's no internal stop - where can I get 5/8' bearing with groove and clip? thanks

31700 exploded parts view http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/8901/yerfminirearwheel.jpg
31700 parts list http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/2396/31700partslist.jpg
 
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