| Author | Message | ||
     Phlegm |
Does anybody have any ideas or tips on how to get the guide bushing out of the outer tube.  | ||
| Nuts4mc |
do you really need to remove it? - is it scored? is it worn so badly that the teflon "coating" is gone? is it scoring the inner tube?...if you still want to remove it... a) find a piece of wood or plastic and "smack" ( vertically, open side down) the outer tube assembly on the wood (bearing side down) the bearing will start to move ( gotta eat your wheaties- do it hard and fast)...or... b) heat the outer tube with a heat gun ( no open flame type device) and smack it again c) once it starts to move you may be able to "grab" it with a pair of needle nose pliers...the bearings are split vertically and are a "tension fit" like an internal snap ring....hope this helps | ||
| Phlegm |
Yes, I scratched the teflon several times while trying to pull it out. So I think I should replace it. I probably wont mess with the other bushing on the other fork. Thanks for the advice. (Message edited by Phlegm on September 12, 2012) | ||
| Nuts4mc |
use the damaged(old)bearing as a "tool" to install the new bearing....the old bearing becomes a "pusher" that aligns well with the new bearing - start the new bearing by hand - tap it in with a soft mallet - push it in with the "tool" to make sure it is "home" - if it sticks up you'll have problems with the seal and dust cover. good luck | ||
| Phlegm |
wow thanks ron. just went out and gave it a "whack" LOL. Took less then 3 minutes and it popped right out. | ||
| Nuts4mc |
glad it worked - try your best to keep things clean - soak the new bearing in oil (ATF) before you install it... you may have difficulty in installing the seal (practice patience - us a small rubber mallet- protect the inner tube from any mallet work with some masking tape/cardboard ...if you haven't already - buy a new seal and dust cover...pack some grease (I use White lithium) into the seals' inside diameter between the "lips" it helps with removing "stiction" in the forks...you can also pack grease between the dust seal and the top of the seal use heavy grease to also help the fork's movement - good luck! |
