Third Arm Bearing Question
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Third Arm Bearing Question
I need to replace the bearing on the third arm on the '62. Is the bearing a pressed fit on to the stud, or merely a slip fit? How tight a fit should the bearing be going into the third arm?
It's been impossible to get the old bearing out even with a puller, bearing seperator. I'm going to a friends tomorrow to have it cut out.
It's been impossible to get the old bearing out even with a puller, bearing seperator. I'm going to a friends tomorrow to have it cut out.
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I need to replace the bearing on the third arm on the '62. Is the bearing a pressed fit on to the stud, or merely a slip fit? How tight a fit should the bearing be going into the third arm?
It's been impossible to get the old bearing out even with a puller, bearing seperator. I'm going to a friends tomorrow to have it cut out.
It's been impossible to get the old bearing out even with a puller, bearing seperator. I'm going to a friends tomorrow to have it cut out.
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I need to replace the bearing on the third arm on the '62. Is the bearing a pressed fit on to the stud, or merely a slip fit? How tight a fit should the bearing be going into the third arm?
It's been impossible to get the old bearing out even with a puller, bearing seperator. I'm going to a friends tomorrow to have it cut out.
It's been impossible to get the old bearing out even with a puller, bearing seperator. I'm going to a friends tomorrow to have it cut out.
Pilot DanFor install, Clean the cavity and tap the new bearing in with a big socket, it is a light press fit.
Last edited by Pilot Dan; May 3, 2016 at 12:58 PM. Reason: added info
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No need to go medieval on this. When you have it separated from the steering arm, REMOVE the lock ring, then get a heavy flat washer and put the big nut back on the stud (protect the face of the nut). If you place a pickle fork in there and tap upwards on the ends it should come right out. A little penetrating oil around the rim will help. Pilot Dan
For install, Clean the cavity and tap the new bearing in with a big socket, it is a light press fit.
Pilot DanFor install, Clean the cavity and tap the new bearing in with a big socket, it is a light press fit.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 7,359
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From: Norcal CA
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No need to go medieval on this. When you have it separated from the steering arm, REMOVE the lock ring, then get a heavy flat washer and put the big nut back on the stud (protect the face of the nut). If you place a pickle fork in there and tap upwards on the ends it should come right out. A little penetrating oil around the rim will help. Pilot Dan
For install, Clean the cavity and tap the new bearing in with a big socket, it is a light press fit.
Pilot DanFor install, Clean the cavity and tap the new bearing in with a big socket, it is a light press fit.
Last edited by jimh_1962; May 3, 2016 at 03:48 PM.
