well, i already messed up...but

[derekhonda]

im in the process of tearing down my frame and i got to the steering stem bearing and couldnt get it out. i got out the seals, i pulled out the bottom spacer, but the bearing will not come. I also removed that little clip on top (after i had already ruined the bearing. So anyways, how do i get it out, and how much are new ones.

[Pappy]

if you have removed the snap ring...turn the frame upside down and use a socket the size of the outer bearing and knock it outta there.

[derekhonda]

ill go try

[derekhonda]

right as usual pappy, thanks

now anyone know what a new one costs?

[beerock]

there like 12 bux and the r or ex steering stem bearing will work( I have a 400ex bearing in mine.

[400exBro]

since we are on this topic, how the **** do you get the swing arm off???

we tried everything.. impact gun,, sludge hammer, sparyed a whole bunch of penrating oil on the poivt bolt, oil............

grrrr i could not get the bolt to budge.... so i said screw it i don t want spend any more money becuase my axle bearing are shot... so i am getting a dual roller bearing carrier, lsr axle and rad axle nut...

[MX26]

400EX swingarms are he!! to get off. I'm not really sure how my friend got his off, but he had to buy a new one. They aren't cheap either :rolleyes:

Derek those bearings are pretty cheap. I bought every piece in the stem mount, 2 swingarm bearings, 2 swingarm bushings, a head gasket, and some more little stuff for $119 I think.

[Pappy]

if you dont periodically pull and grease the swing arm pivot bolt they can be almost impossible to get off. i believe rico had to get his cut out in pieces. maintence my friends...maintence:p

[400exBro]

ya that is why i was taking it off,,, so i can lube it and inspect the bearings, but i won t budge, we spent 3 hours trying to get it off.... but no go..........

[derekhonda]

mine was a pain also, just loosen up the nut on the shift side (i started on the other side....whoops) then after that was broken free, i backed the nut off a bit, sprayed some penetrating oil everywhere, let it sit, then started beating on the nut with a 3 lb hammer. Eventually it started to move, then just kept pushin it through.

dont just hit the bolt it will move but muvh slower. i have found to twist the side by the brake lever with a ratchet and hit on the clutch lever side and it will move much quicker

[MX26]

Turning any bolt makes it come out easier.

[400MXer]

when i got to it, i realized that my bolt was broken and bent and the thing would not move....i had to cut it out. A new OEM one is like $30, and a baldwin one is close to $70 i believe. OUCH..lol

[400exBro]

ya we try that too...

my dad had the impact gun the clutch side bolt while i was pounding wtih a hammer on the other side...

i guess the bolt must be broken, or seized right in there...

[MX26]

I guess it happens because the bearings or bushings wear out and they allow the bolt to seize to the bushing? I know my 250R happened alot like that. The 1st time I took the bolt out it was bone dry and almost seized to the bushing.

[forum]

i cut mine out with a blue knife! i had to buy all new bushings and a new bolt.

[Sick0]

My came right out.

[400exBro]

o well.. i guess i will leave it untill the bearing go or until i need a new swing arm...

[Rip_Tear]

Ga! No! I better be able to just spin mine out with my fingers! If not I know something bad will happen... I have to much stuff to not pressure that thing out. I will get the Back-Hoe on the wrench... or a 50 ton jack.... Mine better come out nice and easy, I dont want to brake any more stuff!