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Offline mark52

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removal of lower bearing
« on: November 07, 2011, 04:11:44 PM »
Hey all, need to remove the lower bearing race on the steering stem. Look around and the only thing I found was to cut it off with a Dremal. Anyone have a different suggestion? I hate to starting cutting on the stem.  Thanks
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Offline wrenchmuch

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Re: removal of lower bearing
« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2011, 03:38:12 AM »
Are you keeping the lower race ? If not try a long drift punch . Worked for me . I've also use a hardwood dowel when I didn't want to damage the race . I've never needed to resort to cutting the race to relive pressure . Maybe I've just been lucky .
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Offline kerryb

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Re: removal of lower bearing
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2011, 04:21:42 AM »
I cut mine with a dremel, worked ok,  but I understand your reluctance to cutting on the stem.  I think you might get enough clearance to push it off if you pack the stem in ice or icewater, and heat the race with a propane torch (not an acetylene torch).  You might get them to move enough to make the hardwood dowel tool work well.
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Re: removal of lower bearing
« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2011, 02:38:45 PM »
Your least favorite straight screwdriver and a hammer. Work from side to side.
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Re: removal of lower bearing
« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2011, 02:57:00 PM »
Yeah, it will come off with modest heat, like a heat gun, or torch, and a drift. Shouldn't be that hard. I mean it takes some whacks, but that's all.
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Re: removal of lower bearing
« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2011, 06:54:51 PM »
Thanks all, think I will try a little heat and then beat on it some.
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