Steering Stem Bearing Removal?

[Hotdog]

Guys,

How do you remove the steering stem bearing. I got the manual and i m still not sure. Do you just knock it out for the bottom up?

there is a clip that holds it in place. If your looking at it from the top, remove the top spacer, then I believe you can see the clip inside. Once you remove it you can just knock the bearing out with a hammer..:cool:

[jshtex]

Yes remove the seal, and the circlip, then it comes out the top.

[Pappy]

easiest way ive found is to remove the 2 dust seals( be easy on them as they can be re-used along with the bearing)

then remove the c-clip and turn the frame upside down. take a socket that is close to the same size as the outside bearing area and turn the socket upside down. use a long extension inserted thru the upside down socket. a few taps with a hammer and it should pop right out.


if the quad isnt disassembled ....ignore the upside down frame part:eek: ;)

[honda400extreme]

I took mine off last night b/c i bent it on Friday. I had my four wheeler on the back tires and grab bar straight up when i took out the pin and took out the bolt. My bearing came right out for me. No pounding, knocking, or anything.

[GoOn3]

I believe you need a pair of snap ring pliers to remove the clip.

[Hotdog]

You can use a set of snap rings. i just used a screw driver sharpened to a point and i worked fine.