Differences
This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.
| Both sides previous revision Previous revision Next revision | Previous revision Next revision Both sides next revision | ||
|
techtalk:evo:susp03a [2020/06/16 23:11] hippysmack [Installing the Swingarm and Parts] |
techtalk:evo:susp03a [2020/06/16 23:18] hippysmack [Installation] |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Line 96: | Line 96: | ||
| ====== Bearing Outer Races ====== | ====== Bearing Outer Races ====== | ||
| See also [[techtalk:ref:tools142#swingarm_bushing_removal_installation|1982-2003 Swingarm Bushing Removal / Installation]] in the Tools section of the Sportsterpedia for several ideas on working with the races. \\ | See also [[techtalk:ref:tools142#swingarm_bushing_removal_installation|1982-2003 Swingarm Bushing Removal / Installation]] in the Tools section of the Sportsterpedia for several ideas on working with the races. \\ | ||
| + | |||
| + | Timken bearings and races come as a set and should be used as a set. \\ | ||
| + | If bearings are in need of replacement, the races should also be removed and replaced with the ones that come with the new bearings. \\ | ||
| ===== Removal ===== | ===== Removal ===== | ||
| A slide hammer was used to remove the outer races. \\ | A slide hammer was used to remove the outer races. \\ | ||
| Line 109: | Line 112: | ||
| The best tools ended up being a flat aluminum scrap piece and a hammer to 'set' the races in straight and a threaded rod and socket press to pull the races home. \\ | The best tools ended up being a flat aluminum scrap piece and a hammer to 'set' the races in straight and a threaded rod and socket press to pull the races home. \\ | ||
| Just slight tapping was all that was required to get them started. \\ | Just slight tapping was all that was required to get them started. \\ | ||
| + | |||
| + | The races will have a certain resistance when pressing them in. You'll feel the resistance and the races moving. \\ | ||
| + | If the resistance changes drastically (tightens suddenly), STOP, remove the tool and find out why. \\ | ||
| {{:techtalk:ref:tools:swingarm_bearing_race_installation_6_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} {{:techtalk:ref:tools:swingarm_bearing_race_installation_7_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} \\ | {{:techtalk:ref:tools:swingarm_bearing_race_installation_6_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} {{:techtalk:ref:tools:swingarm_bearing_race_installation_7_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} \\ | ||
