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====== IH Swingarm Thread Repair Tool ====== | ====== IH Swingarm Thread Repair Tool ====== | ||
- | + | A wrecked right side bearing locknut 47515-52 [52 to E74] with a fitting welded into it. \\ Slots were cut into the threads and it is used to chase / repair the threads in the swingarm. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/141422-tools-to-lend-out-to-forum-members?t=1532528)) | |
- | A wrecked right side bearing locknut 47515-52 [52 to E74] with a fitting welded into it. \\ Slots were cut into the threads and it is used to chase / repair the threads in the swingarm. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1532528)) | + | |
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- | | Swingarm thread repair tool ((photos by IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1532528)) || | + | | Swingarm thread repair tool ((photos by IronMick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/141422-tools-to-lend-out-to-forum-members?t=1532528)) || |
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- | | Swingarm thread repair tool ((photos by IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1532528)) || | + | | Swingarm thread repair tool ((photos by IronMick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/141422-tools-to-lend-out-to-forum-members?t=1532528)) || |
====== 1993-2003 Pivot Bolt Wrench Sizes ====== | ====== 1993-2003 Pivot Bolt Wrench Sizes ====== | ||
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To remove the pivot bolt, remove the pivot bolt screw and turn the bolt a few turns to loosen it up. \\ | To remove the pivot bolt, remove the pivot bolt screw and turn the bolt a few turns to loosen it up. \\ | ||
Put the pivot bolt screw back in a few turns and whack it with a hammer to initially drive it toward the right side. \\ | Put the pivot bolt screw back in a few turns and whack it with a hammer to initially drive it toward the right side. \\ | ||
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Use a socket or a flat piece of metal as a backing plate for installing / removing the bushing if the races are installed. \\ | Use a socket or a flat piece of metal as a backing plate for installing / removing the bushing if the races are installed. \\ | ||
- | {{:techtalk:ref:tools:swingarm_bearing_press_by_bykrdan.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by bykrdan of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=185355&page=2)) \\ | + | {{:techtalk:ref:tools:swingarm_bearing_press_by_bykrdan.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by bykrdan of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/47932-steering-head-swingarm-bearings-and-races/page2?t=185355&page=2)) \\ |
==== Removal ==== | ==== Removal ==== | ||
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This method uses the lockring inside the pivot to push / pull against for pressing the bushing out and back in. \\ | This method uses the lockring inside the pivot to push / pull against for pressing the bushing out and back in. \\ | ||
If the races are installed, simply use the outside pivot surface instead. The process is the same whichever bracing you use. \\ | If the races are installed, simply use the outside pivot surface instead. The process is the same whichever bracing you use. \\ | ||
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==== Installation ==== | ==== Installation ==== | ||
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Clean the pivot bore and the new bushing with solvent, acetone, brake cleaner etc. \\ | Clean the pivot bore and the new bushing with solvent, acetone, brake cleaner etc. \\ | ||
It has to install dry with no grease in the bore on the bushing. \\ | It has to install dry with no grease in the bore on the bushing. \\ | ||
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===== Swingarm Races ===== | ===== Swingarm Races ===== | ||
==== Removal ==== | ==== Removal ==== | ||
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A slide hammer can be used to remove the outer races. \\ | A slide hammer can be used to remove the outer races. \\ | ||
You just need to make a sleeve to protect the pivot bushing when removing the inner race. \\ | You just need to make a sleeve to protect the pivot bushing when removing the inner race. \\ | ||
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==== Installation ==== | ==== Installation ==== | ||
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**The race has got to be straight before a regime of pounding or pressing to install it**. \\ | **The race has got to be straight before a regime of pounding or pressing to install it**. \\ | ||
By far, the easiest way to start the race straight into the bore is to use a wood block or soft flat metal like aluminum to smack the race in straight. \\ | By far, the easiest way to start the race straight into the bore is to use a wood block or soft flat metal like aluminum to smack the race in straight. \\ | ||
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===== Bearing Lockring ===== | ===== Bearing Lockring ===== | ||
==== Removal ==== | ==== Removal ==== | ||
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**Caution**: Use eye protection as the lockring may pop out on you. \\ | **Caution**: Use eye protection as the lockring may pop out on you. \\ | ||
**There is no reason to replace this ring unless it's damaged or rusted to the point it will hinder proper bearing race installation**. \\ | **There is no reason to replace this ring unless it's damaged or rusted to the point it will hinder proper bearing race installation**. \\ | ||
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==== Installation ==== | ==== Installation ==== | ||
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The ring needs to be installed with a tapered sleeve so you can set it in one side and knock it into the bore while the sleeve taper narrows the ID of the ring. \\ | The ring needs to be installed with a tapered sleeve so you can set it in one side and knock it into the bore while the sleeve taper narrows the ID of the ring. \\ | ||
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. \\ | 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. \\ | 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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