steering bearings

[Dreamster66]

How hard is it to change them out?
The top nut on mine wont budge AT ALL!
any ideas???? is there a special tool??

 

[Dreamster66]

How hard is it to change them out?
The top nut on mine wont budge AT ALL!
any ideas???? is there a special tool??

BUMP....I really need to find out soon.....next weekend it comes apart even if I have to torch it...lol

 

[davidon]

Top nut on top of triple or top ring nut? Remove steering assembly to get to top nut with breaker bar

 

[one2dmax]

Once you have the triple out the top is easy to change but the bottom is difficult. Usually you need to weld a bead onto the bottom race and drive it out while it is still warm (hit the newly formed bead you welded on the surface of the race).

The upper race can be driven out from the bottom with no problems usually.

The upper bearing is a simple swap with no tools but the lower bearing is pressed onto the steering stem.

Sean

 

[Dreamster66]

Top nut on top of triple or top ring nut? Remove steering assembly to get to top nut with breaker bar

top nut.... sounds like it would be easier to have the dealer do it....dont have a welder or know how to weld....lol