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Bearing removal

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by paranoid, Aug 19, 2011.

  1. paranoid

    paranoid New Member

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    :banghead:hi any tips on how to change the bearings on the gearbox of a 1983 ironhead
    i need to find out how to change the bearings on the trap door and casings what are the right kind of tools so i dont do any damage .
    paranoid, Aug 19, 2011
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Well you'll need some snap ring pliers to remove any snap rings that hold the bearings in place. Generally you'll need a press of some sort to install bearings in the trap door and probably to press them out.

    A trick is to put your bearings in the freezer a couple of hours before you start to work
    and then take a torch and heat the plate the bearings go into and typically the bearing
    will slip right into place without a press.

    Bearings in cases need pullers, you may have to find someone that has them as they
    typically are specialty tools, You need to pull the old ones out of the cases and press the new in. Again you can freeze the new ones and push into the cases typically but
    it's best to have a press.

    JIMS.....Performance Parts for Harley-Davidson Motorcycles makes just about every tool ever needed on a HD.
    hotroadking, Aug 19, 2011
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I have the same press but if he's not splitting cases that's not gonna help

    Internal bearings require a specific pulled and install tool


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    Also used it to replace the bearing in the clutch hub assembly last year.
    It has to be pressed apart and pressed back together.
    I replaced the bearing on my inner primary. Done forgot what I did after I took the snap ring off to git the bearing out.
    Thought I pressed it out.
    Man I'm startin to git Old like Chucktx.:gah:
    cardboard, Aug 21, 2011
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    It's a good deal and good press dine several cam plates and inner primary and clutch hubs too




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