Swingarm bearing removale

[jrn2786]

How do i get the bearings out of my swinger on the pivot end? they don't wanna budge

 

[super noober]

stick something in from the opposite end and hit them out. a big flathead screw driver or i had good luck using a old tie rod without teh ends on it.

 

[royalt67]

Use some WD-40 or equivalent and let em soak for a bit. Then a large punch with a hammer (I like Noober's tie rod) while holding the swingarm in a vise. If you don't have a vise, a 2x4 to hold it off the ground while someone else holds the swinger might work.

 

[phragle]

pop the seals out, find a socket that fits barely fits in, slide it up against the bearing and smack it. If its to corroded on you will need a chisle to split the outter race up. A 100 ton hydralic press works pretty good too...

 

[motoman9911]

Use the socket idea, that way pressure is applied evenly around the bearing. If you have access to a torch, heat that biotch up. Or just use the torch and cut it.

 

[jrn2786]

Thanks guys 13/16th socket worked great and i can still reuse them

 

[phragle]

Replace them and the seals, grease the hell out of everything. This way you wont be making a post that says "I cant get the pivot bolt out".

 

[jrn2786]

Replace them and the seals, grease the hell out of everything. This way you wont be making a post that says "I cant get the pivot bolt out".

Good idea.. Ill probably lose them before i get it back together anyways