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techtalk:evo:susp03a [2020/06/16 23:11] – [Installing the Swingarm and Parts] hippysmacktechtalk:evo:susp03a [2020/06/17 02:32] (current) – [Inspecting the Swingarm and Parts] hippysmack
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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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