Siezed Swingarm Bearing

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cdalemx301 · #1 Post by **cdalemx301** » Mon May 30, 2005 10:18 pm

Well guys i went to pull the bearngs today got one of them out but the other one wont budge it seems like it is siezed up inside the swingarm...Any Ideas on how i can get this out? Thanks MIke

JST · #2 Post by **JST** » Mon May 30, 2005 10:29 pm

Ita easy,Dremel tool and a grinding burr.Start in 1 area and continue to work it until it becomes very thin,it will start to then loosen up.Be careful getting to far into the swingarm.

Derno24 · #3 Post by **Derno24** » Tue May 31, 2005 1:01 am

Or you could get a socket that matches the diameter of the bearings then heat the swingarm. Heat will stretch the hole then hit the socket into the bearing.

cdalemx301 · #4 Post by **cdalemx301** » Tue May 31, 2005 1:38 am

Heat won't warp aluminum?

Derno24 · #5 Post by **Derno24** » Tue May 31, 2005 10:33 am

Not unless you leave the heat on there way too long.

cdalerider75 · #6 Post by **cdalerider75** » Tue May 31, 2005 11:47 am

go and buy some "Mystery oil", yes that is the name of the oil!! Pour the oil into a plastic container then let the swing arm end with the siezed bearings sit in the oil for the day. Then go to this thread and follow the steps on how to remove it. After siting in the oil for a day that should pop right out!!

Happyboy · #7 Post by **Happyboy** » Tue May 31, 2005 12:20 pm

Should just be able to press it out. Got a press?

NRath · #8 Post by **NRath** » Tue May 31, 2005 3:56 pm

I hate to agree, but I use Derno's technique along with a big C-clamp. A socket pushing on the bearing, then a bigger socket on the other side for the bearing to be squeezed into. Works like a champ once you get a little tension on everything to hold it together. It's a bit of a juggling act till you can get the clamp tight. Extra hands make it a lot easier.

Jaybr · #9 Post by **Jaybr** » Tue May 31, 2005 4:19 pm

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Originally posted by NRath
I hate to agree, but I use Derno's technique along with a big C-clamp. A socket pushing on the bearing, then a bigger socket on the other side for the bearing to be squeezed into. Works like a champ once you get a little tension on everything to hold it together. It's a bit of a juggling act till you can get the clamp tight. Extra hands make it a lot easier.

Why would you use a C-clamp when you have a really nice press a few minutes down the street?

Derno24 · #10 Post by **Derno24** » Tue May 31, 2005 5:30 pm

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Originally posted by NRath
I hate to agree, but I use Derno's technique along with a big C-clamp. A socket pushing on the bearing, then a bigger socket on the other side for the bearing to be squeezed into. Works like a champ once you get a little tension on everything to hold it together. It's a bit of a juggling act till you can get the clamp tight. Extra hands make it a lot easier.

You agree with me!!!!

Haha!

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