Steering stem bearing??HELP!!!

[Colin Blue]

I am replacing the steering stem bearing in the bottom of the frame. Does the bearing come out the top of the hole or the bottom? Also if you have any good ways of getting bearings out let me know

Thanks in advance!!!

[Colin Blue]

sorry guys...the quad is a 300ex

[exkid04]

i think its comes out on either side me and a friend took one out of a 400 and u have to take out the dust seal on top and it should pop out. i think all u need is a flat head screwdriver and a hammer

[sly400ex]

Originally posted by Colin Blue
I am replacing the steering stem bearing in the bottom of the frame. Does the bearing come out the top of the hole or the bottom? Also if you have any good ways of getting bearings out let me know

Thanks in advance!!!

If it's like the 250R, it's goes out the bottom...there was also a C clip that had to be popped out and it was rusted(seized) in there too. It took a few whacks from the sledge hammer to get it out!

[250rider]

i did this and it is a biatch, its hard to get that bearing out and it comes out of the top on the 300ex.

[250rider]

i beat the thing for an hour then i got smart and bought a new torch!! it worked really good so try that.

[killed300ex]

yea it is hard there is a c clip in there you have to take out. I did this when i pc my frame. I think i just used a socket and a big hammer. I think thats how i got it out.
KIlled

[Colin Blue]

alright, thanks guys! I got the bearing out! should i heat up the new bearing to get it in or will that hurt it?

[Chino]

Originally posted by Colin Blue
alright, thanks guys! I got the bearing out! should i heat up the new bearing to get it in or will that hurt it?

I personally wouldnt heat it. Just take your time, have some patience and it will fit man. my .02

[Bill Fuller]

You would have better luck installing it if you put it(bearing)in the freezer for an hour or so.I use a socket about the same diameter and gently tap it back in,it is also a good idea to coat the housing with some antisieze.

[quadrider400]

Originally posted by Bill Fuller
You would have better luck installing it if you put it(bearing)in the freezer for an hour or so.I use a socket about the same diameter and gently tap it back in,it is also a good idea to coat the housing with some antisieze.
What he said................:cool:

[andrew360]

freeze new bearing, and if that doesn't help, heat the frame up slightly where it goes in; I personally wouldn't antiseize it, you don't want the outer race of any bearing to spin inside its' housing, that's why they fit tight