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swing arm bearing question
Posted: 08:21 pm May 13 2020
by bws2
I'm hoping to replace the swing arm bearings on my '01 KDX 200 this weekend.
It looks like there are two bearings per side. Do I have to press them out in opposite directions, or can
I just press both of them out from the outer side of the swing arm?
Re: swing arm bearing question
Posted: 08:24 pm May 13 2020
by doakley
As I recall, I put mine in from opposite sides using a vise.
Re: swing arm bearing question
Posted: 11:31 pm May 13 2020
by SS109
Both will come out the same side IIRC.
Re: swing arm bearing question
Posted: 03:02 am May 14 2020
by tucker
if you pressed from opposite directions they would just hit each other? you just press them outside in
Re: swing arm bearing question
Posted: 05:55 am May 14 2020
by kdxsully
I believe the bearings seats are tapered so that when you press it in the correct direction it sits in the right spot. Either that or maybe there’s a lip on one side of each. Correct me if I’m wrong.
Re: swing arm bearing question
Posted: 03:07 pm May 14 2020
by bufftester
You can press the swingarm bearings out from the same side. When you press them in go from each side so you can get the proper amount of depth IIRC its like 6mm from the edge of the swingarm on both sides to allow for the seals.
Re: swing arm bearing question
Posted: 03:31 pm May 14 2020
by bws2
Thank you to all you guys for your responses.
I've never had the swing arm off before, and I hope the pivot bolt isn't too stuck.
Re: swing arm bearing question
Posted: 03:44 pm May 14 2020
by tucker
I took mine off recently and it was seized a bit. Spray a decent amount of penetrating lube in and let it sit for 5-10 mins, then try again. If its still stuck, if you cover the threads and use a rubber mallet or small hammer you should be able to tap it out (wiggle it up and down every now and then as you tap through). If its really seized, you might just have to smash it through and sacrifice the bolt.