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removing steering bearing from triple tree

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by DaveStokes, Feb 10, 2015.

  1. DaveStokes

    DaveStokes Member

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    Hi guys, finally getting around to cleaning up all the parts to my 85 xj700 maxim and i can't seem to get the lower steering bearing off the triple tree. any advice? only have standard tools right now so whatever you can recommend would be great,
     
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    Always fun. Do you have an angle grinder? I use that and a real thin cut off blade. Remove the outer race and balls. Then you can usually pry the inner off a little easier. If you're good with the grinder, you can cut most of the way through the inner and break it. I will slit the inner race and then use that as a tool to press the new bearing on.
     
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    Angle grinder or Dremmel tool ?
     
  4. DaveStokes

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    yes I have both. I was hoping to reuse the bearing since it hasn't seen much use since the last owner replaced it. Both steering bearing were replaced about a year before the bike became mine and it has been sitting ever since. about 14 years. I guess if I have to cut it off I'll just add them to the gotta buy list.
     
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    jayrodoh YimYam

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    Did the PO replace with the tapered bearing? If not then it's a good upgrade and I wouldn't worry about keeping the ball bearing type. I honestly wasn't thinking when I replied earlier, if it is the old ball bearing type, you wouldn't even have the outer race to cut through.

    I've never had the intent of reusing so I'm not sure how you'd pull an already pressed on bearing assembly off. Someone else might have a good idea.
     
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    The PO was my dad and it is the tapered bearing. I may just degrease the entire thing with the bearing in place, tape it off and paint the steering head. Then just grease the bearing back up and reinstall. I may just cut if off as suggested and replace. I just hate throwing another $30 to $40 bucks in if I don't have to.
     
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    I don't see any reason why you wouldn't be able to repack it after the fact.
     
  8. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    I just use a real long punch
     
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    I wouldn't re-use a bearing after pulling it off. Either mask around it or pop for a new one.
     
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    just clean them re-pack and put them back, unless their rusty
     
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    agreed, once you beat them out their done
     
  12. DaveStokes

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    Well, I guess I'll try cleaning it and then masking it off and repack before I start reassembling the bike. If it works it works if not I'll just replace. Thanks for the advice guys. I'll definately need a lot more as I progress through reassembly. Right now I have a heap of parts and a bare frame getting prepped for new paint.
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    The How-To sections isn't really intended to be very active. It's the refrence section.

    The best way to get a response is to add to the thread about your bike, or if absolutely necessary, start a new one.
     
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    See hogfiddles post... then get on youtube and see how it's done.
     

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