How do you remove a triple clamp?
Loosen the bottom clamp pinch bolts on the right fork tube using a 10mm T-handle wrench. Then, loosen the upper clamp pinch bolts while holding on to the fork tube with your left hand. As the clamp loosens, the fork tube will begin to slide down.
How do you remove a steering stem from a triple tree?
Most stems are pressed up into the lower triple so you will need to support the lower and press down on the stem to remove. If the stem is steel it will take more force than if the stem is aluminum. You also need to try to protect them threads on the steam.
How do you replace a steering head bearing?
The basic steps to this job are:
- Inspect steering head bearings.
- Remove fork and other obstacles; remove the triple trees.
- Swap old bearings for new ones.
- Replace triple trees and adjust spanner nut.
- Replace fork and whatever else was moved to access the triple trees.
- Check your work and go ride!
Can you remove a bearing from a shaft?
There are a number of valid methods you may use to remove a bearing from its shaft. No matter which method is used, be careful not to expose any surface of the bearing to the flame of a torch. Any torch-heat damage renders the bearing as scrap.
Do you have to remove a bearing before sending it out for service?
Before a bearing is sent out for service, it first must be removed from its shaft housing. It is important to use great care during the removal process to ensure that the bearing, shaft and housing are not damaged.
Can a torch be used to remove a bearing?
There are a number of valid methods you may use to remove a bearing from its shaft. No matter which method is used, be careful not to expose any surface of the bearing to the flame of a torch. Any torch-heat damage renders the bearing as scrap. A bearing’s hardness and metallurgical structure is dramatically altered by torch heat.
What happens when you drive a bearing out?
A bearing’s hardness and metallurgical structure is dramatically altered by torch heat. When it is necessary to drive out inner or outer rings, extreme care should be taken to prevent bearing seat damage, backing shoulder damage or burrs on any surface.
What happens when a bearing falls off a shaft?
Idea is to get the heat into the inner race. When the inner race expands, it turns loose and creates an air gap. Once the gap is formed, even less heat is transferred to the shaft, speeding expansion of the race. When you hit the magic temp, the bearing falls off. No marring of the race, no problems.
What’s the best way to remove a bearing?
Likes (Received) 6. get yourself a o/a torch with a heating tip on it and a big cold wet towel heat the bearing while holding the shaft with the cold wet towel. Possible some hits with a hammer to help jar the thing lose but you should be able to get them off this way without the hammer.
What to do if your bearings have self destructed?
The bearings have self destructed and the inner race are frozen and rusted onto the stub shaft. I’ve tried penetrating oil and a gear puller and didn’t even budge the bearing. What’s the best next step?
What to do when a bearing fails on a combine?
When bearings fail on a combine, a torch is usually not an option because of the crop residue stuck in the machine, not to mention the field being a tender box. I put a hammer or bar under the bare inner race and smack it soundly with another hammer (safety glasses required).