How many ball bearings are there supposed to be on each side of the front axle of the Schwinn Point Beach model S4852WM bike?

Serial number is of no help at all in determining replacement. The bottom bracket depends on the model of crank installed, which can vary even within the same model of bike. Take to a bike shop, post a picture of the crank and give the model name of the bike, or do some research at: Repair Help

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Hi,try google cycle parts &repair manuels if you have not tryed already.

not sure what is meant by "tape gear"? also it is rare that the bearings ever need to be replaced. If they do, then that means there is a larger problem, like the bearing surfaces are pitted and marred from being too tight or the too loose and then the axel and races should probably be replaced at the same time. If you were just cleaning them and repacking with new grease, then typically on a hub there are nine loose balls on each side of the hub and a cone nut on the axle holds these in place against the hub race. There is a lock nut on the outside of the cone nut. The cone nut requires a spanner wrench (typically a 15mm or 17mm for a rear hub and 13mm for a front hub) to hold it in place while you use another wrench, like a open end adjustable wrench, to tighten the lock nut. Repeat adjust until the axle spins freely without binding or roughness and there is no side to side lateral play in it. Hope this helps.

Problem with bearing or axle, no way to be more specific. Have someone comfortable with mechanical items or a bike shop look at it. If fairly new refer to place purchased.

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Lots to check, rear wheel alignment would be first on my list.
measure from the center of the axle to the swing-arm pivot point on both sides of the bike, they should be the same, if not it will need to be adjusted. this is the most common problem along with under-inflated tires. If you do re-adjust the rear wheel, make sure that the belt tension is correct after.

Other things to check neck bearings,wheel bearings, brake drag, wheel balance, cable routing (make sure there is no pressure pulling on the cables with the bars centered)

Try an adjustable wrench. I think that the nut is 7/16th's or 1/2 (english units).

Use 2 adjustable wrenches to hold both sides.

Why not call a Schwinn dealer and ask if they can order it for you? You do realize that you void any warranty by altering you bike, don't you? But, if you don't care, look on the www.schwinn.com website and find a Schwinn dealer near you.

You wil need a couple of special tools, or be fairly creative with the tools you have.

1. remove the dustcovers in the crank arms at the crank axle
2. loosen the crank retaining nut/bolt.
3. thread in a chank puller and pull the crank arms.
4. remove the lock ring on the adjustable side of the crank axle (Requires lock ring wrench)
5. remove adjustable bearing cup.
6. remove axle and bearings
7. replace or repair as needed.

Once you have it opened up ou can determine if you need new bearings or crank axle.
to assemble, reverse above procedure, insuring bearing play is minimalized.

Hope this helps.
Ed

try the bearings.