steering stem bearing removal

[wvman2001]

ok guys I bought a new lsr stem and decided to replace bearings on my 86 250r It looks like the stock bearings are still in it ,my question is what is the easiest way to remove old bearing? I removed clip ring and beat it so hard the the center of the bearing came out ! Any info would be great because Im at a loss after 2hrs of working on it .

[wvman2001]

Anyone out their have any advice ?

[86 Quad R]

try using a little heat from a propane torch and some pb blaster or equivelant. if all else fells. you may need to use a die grinder. to sergically remove it.

[RichM1983]

Make sure your trying to knock it out through the top. You probably know that but I'm just making sure.

[stumpy]

Use a socket. I think 25 for 27mm or even SAE size 1 1/8. The idea is to have the socket edge along the bearing outer race.
WD-40 the wall from the top then hit the socket from the bottom up. Hope this helps. Oh, Harber Freight sometimes carries a metric bearing removal kit.

[havinnoj]

the socket idea is a good one. you could also try the stuff in the can that is used for loosening rusted parts...something a little more agressive than wd-40.

[250Renvy]

What would you suggest if the new bearing gets stuck driving it back in?

Is heat a bad idea on a new bearing?

I think the powder was a little to thick, but now it won't go in or come back out.

[stumpy]

Hammer and punch time + new bearing. Yes heat is not good on a new bearing. If you find a punch with a narrow tip you can bump it on the race a avoid trashing the bearing. Then once out lightly sand out the powder out of the stem mount area. Hope this helps.....

[bevel head]

PB Blaster is like wd40 but works much better, but it sounds like a dremel or die grinder is in your future :D

[AtvMxRider]

Originally posted by 250Renvy
What would you suggest if the new bearing gets stuck driving it back in?

Is heat a bad idea on a new bearing?

I think the powder was a little to thick, but now it won't go in or come back out.



Put the bearing in the freezer for a few hours before you try to install it.

[250Renvy]

Originally posted by AtvMxRider
Put the bearing in the freezer for a few hours before you try to install it.


I'll remember that next time, undoubtedly it won't last very long as I think I damaged the top seal after pounding it in for the better part of an hour.

[pimpt250r]

was it just coated and they didnt mask it ,or was it left in there when they coated it

theres a few more reasons why It didnt comeout