1. 4 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
    TE = 4st Enduro & TC = 4st Cross

Linkage bearings

Discussion in '4 Stroke' started by ken510, Nov 7, 2009.

  1. ken510 Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Washington State
    Does anyone have any tips for installing swingarm and linkage bearings?
    Any help on getting the old bearings out would be appreciated as well.
    Thanks
  2. Eurofreak Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Western NY
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1986 TE 510, 1982 CR250, 2008 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    70's Triumph , Bultaco , Maico, etc
    I do a couple of things
    -For the linkage I'll find a 1/2" socket and short extension that's the right size to use as a driver. Support the linkage on either side of the bearing to be removed with some blocks of wood or aluminum.
    Heat up the area with a propane torch and then pound out the old one. For stubborn ones extra heat and/or penetrating oil.
    - For the swingarm bearings same idea but I use a longer extension with the socket or an old dirtbike axle with a flat end.
    If you have access to an arbor press or a heavy duty drill press you can pre4ss them out.
    -To install, I stick the new bearings in the freezer overnight and heat up the linkage or swingarm and tap then in or use a press.
    It's important to only hit the new bearings on the outer race or you will ruin the bearing.
    Also make sure there are no retaining clips-don't think so but...
  3. ken510 Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Washington State
    That helps a lot, thanks again.