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techtalk:evo:susp03a [2020/06/16 23:11] hippysmack [Installing the Swingarm and Parts] |
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| Check that the swingarm isn't warped, damaged or rusted. \\ | Check that the swingarm isn't warped, damaged or rusted. \\ | ||
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| + | {{:techtalk:evo:susp:swingarm_maintenance_36_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack)) \\ | ||
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| Remove the pivot bolt spacer and inspect both the spacer and it's bushing in the left pivot for damage or pitting. \\ | 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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| 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. \\ | 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 sis not roll smooth (bumps felt while turning) so they had to be replaced. \\ | + | After cleanup, these bearings did not roll smooth (bumps felt while turning) so they had to be replaced. \\ |
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| ====== 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. \\ | ||
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| + | 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. \\ | ||
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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. \\ | 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. \\ | ||
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| + | 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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