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Siezed Swingarm Bearing
Posted: Mon May 30, 2005 10:18 pm
by cdalemx301
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
Posted: Mon May 30, 2005 10:29 pm
by JST
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.
Posted: Tue May 31, 2005 1:01 am
by Derno24
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.
Posted: Tue May 31, 2005 1:38 am
by cdalemx301
Heat won't warp aluminum?
Posted: Tue May 31, 2005 10:33 am
by Derno24
Not unless you leave the heat on there way too long.
Posted: Tue May 31, 2005 11:47 am
by cdalerider75
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!!
Posted: Tue May 31, 2005 12:20 pm
by Happyboy
Should just be able to press it out. Got a press?
Posted: Tue May 31, 2005 3:56 pm
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.
Posted: Tue May 31, 2005 4:19 pm
by Jaybr
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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?
Posted: Tue May 31, 2005 5:30 pm
by Derno24
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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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