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hippysmack [Inspecting the Swingarm and Parts]
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 Check that the swingarm isn't warped, damaged or rusted. \\
+{{:techtalk:evo:susp:swingarm_maintenance_36_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack)) \\
 Remove the pivot bolt spacer and inspect both the spacer and it's bushing in the left pivot for damage or pitting. \\
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 From there you just push the other bearing out through the pivot. \\
 Hopefully your bearings won't look as bad as the ones below. You can spray them down with brake cleaner to clean off the old grease. \\
+After cleanup, these bearings did not roll smooth (bumps felt while turning) so they had to be replaced. \\
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+====== Installing the Swingarm and Parts ======
+If the internals are in good shape, wash down the bearings and internal parts with brake cleaner and dry with compressed air. \\
+Old grease will contaminate the new grease. \\
+Even if the bearings are new and came 'pre-greased', remove that with brake cleaner and add fresh grease. \\
+{{:techtalk:evo:susp:swingarm_maintenance_25_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} {{:techtalk:evo:susp:swingarm_maintenance_26_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} {{:techtalk:evo:susp:swingarm_maintenance_27_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} \\
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+Packing bearings with grease in hand. The bearing spacer goes on the second bearing face before installation. \\
+Install the bearings and spacer and cover them both with the dust shields. \\
+{{:techtalk:evo:susp:swingarm_maintenance_28_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} {{:techtalk:evo:susp:swingarm_maintenance_29_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} {{:techtalk:evo:susp:swingarm_maintenance_30_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} \\
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+It's a good idea to install the pivot screw in the end of the pivot bolt before inserting it into the bearings (full of grease) to keep grease out of the threads. \\
+Hold the swingarm in place, push the bolt thru and let it hang carefully while removing the screw from the left side. \\
+Then remove the screw, install the spacer (chamfer out- towards frame), install the screw and torque to 50 ft/lbs.
+Install everything else in reverse order. \\
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+{{:techtalk:evo:susp:swingarm_maintenance_33_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} {{:techtalk:evo:susp:swingarm_maintenance_34_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} {{:techtalk:evo:susp:swingarm_maintenance_35_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} \\
 ====== 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. \\
+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 =====
 A slide hammer was used to remove the outer races. \\
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 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. \\
+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. \\
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 **There is no reason to replace this ring unless it's damaged or rusted to the point it will hinder proper bearing race installation**. \\
 The races butt up against this ring on both sides and that determines distance apart from each other thus how far the inner bearing race sticks out the end. \\
-So the races have to be installed correctly. \\
+This ring didn't need replacing but was replaced anyway for example. \\
-The ring can be used for both internal and external applications. However, the tool for these rings only works on external applications. \\
-It pushes each end outward to expand the ring to remove it from shafts and the like. \\
 There are no known pliers to compress the ring due to it having no holes or slots for pliers. \\
-So it will need to be pried out with screwdrivers in a circle pattern to get the ring out of the groove in the pivot. \\
+So it was pried out with screwdrivers in a circle pattern to get the ring out of the groove in the pivot. \\
-Once the ring is completely out of the groove, you can push it out of the pivot with a socket sized smaller than the pivot and near the same size as the ring. \\
+This ring just popped out once it was out of the groove. ((photos by Hippysmack)) \\
-Or it may just pop out on it's own. ((photos by Hippysmack)) \\
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 But without having that tool, a socket was bolted up into the bearing bore sitting on top of the open end of the ring to keep it from popping out. \\
 Then the other side of the ring was carefully knocked into the bore with a wooden dowel and a hammer. \\
-Once the ring was fully in the bore, the socket was used to know the ring down so it snapped into the groove. ((photos by Hippysmack)) \\
+Once the ring was fully in the bore, the socket was used to push the ring down so it snapped into the groove. ((photos by Hippysmack)) \\
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