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Lower bearing rubber seal removal?

Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 7:07 pm
by Smokingviper1
Hi folks

Trying to rebuild my head stock, the lower bearing is securely on the stem and having some trouble getting it off, the lower rubber gasket underneath the bearing, can that be removed over the bearing? Also have a seized lower bearing cup which I will try heat up and hammer out

Many thanks

Re: Lower bearing rubber seal removal?

Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 12:46 pm
by watsonm359
Hi,

Not the easiest of jobs, however I found it that by breaking the bearings away from the main carrier they sit in and then using a drift and hammer, I slowly tapped away until on the lip of the carrier until it was free. Takes a little patience, but works well.

Good luck and hopefully you get it sorted.

Re: Lower bearing rubber seal removal?

Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 11:11 am
by Smokingviper1
Did you take the lower rubber seal below the lower bearing off before tapping bearing carrier off? Like can it lift off around the bearing?

Re: Lower bearing rubber seal removal?

Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2019 12:53 pm
by watsonm359
My lower seal/cover was knackered anyway, so it made no difference. However, the seal is not flexible enough to remove first over the bearing so you will have to leave it in place. Personally, I’d try and remove the bearing first and if you don’t damage the seal then great, but being as the bearing is going to be removed and with the age of the bike, I would replace it regardless.