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MOTORCYCLE STEERING BEARING PRESS

MODEL NO: 

SMC3

Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard, this product will, if used according to these 

instructions, and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.

IMPORTANT:

 PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS & CAUTIONS. USE 

THE PRODUCT CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR 
PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.

1.  SAFETY  

 

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   WARNING!

 Ensure Health & Safety, local authority, and general workshop practice regulations are adhered to when using this  

 

 equipment.

 

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   WARNING! 

Always wear approved eye protection when using the press. Failure to do so may result in serious injury. Normal spectacles  

  are not adequate protection.

 

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   Familiarise yourself with the specific applications and limitations of the press, as well as any potential hazards.

 

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   If unsure of the applications or limitations of the press, contact your supplier.

 

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   Ensure that the press is the correct tool for the task. 

DO NOT 

use the press

 

for any purpose other than that for which it is designed.

 

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   Replace or repair damaged parts. Use genuine parts only. Unauthorised parts may be dangerous and will invalidate the warranty.

 

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   Ensure that the workpiece is stable and that there is adequate lighting.

 

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   Maintain correct balance and footing. Ensure the floor is not slippery and wear non-slip shoes.

 

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   Ensure that the front of the motorcycle frame is adequately supported when the front wheel and forks are removed.

 

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   DO NOT

 use press if any parts are damaged or missing as this may cause failure and/or personal injury.

 

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   DO  NOT

 use the press

 

when you are tired or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or intoxicating medication.

 

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   Keep children and unauthorised persons away from the working area.

 

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   When not in use, return parts to the case, and store in a safe, dry, childproof location.

2.  INTRODUCTION

 

Aluminium kit suitable for straight installation of bearing race without damage to the bearings or headstock. Includes seven dies

 

for bearing sizes ranging from 32 to 46mm. Bearing setting bar features seven increments for a wide range of headstock sizes. 

 

Comfort grip T-handle rotates separately from the press plate for smooth bearing installation. Once the bearing has been set, use 

 

the bearing seating tool to finish installation.

3.  SPECIFICATION

Model no. ..................................................................... SMC3

Die sizes ..........................Ø32, Ø36, Ø38, Ø42 (x3), Ø46mm

Setting bar length ....................................................... 420mm

Setting bar increments ..........................6 x 30mm, 1 x 42mm

4.  OPERATION

4.1.    

TOP BEARING RACE INSERTION

4.1.1.   

Position top bearing race in headstock and select appropriate size die, one which is slightly smaller than the diameter of the bearing   

 race. 

4.1.2.   

Slide the pressure plate onto the bearing setting bar allowing it to click into one of it’s positions. Then push the assembly up through the  

 

headstock, bearing race and die. Wind the winding handle onto the bar and re-adjust the pressure plate to the correct setting (fig.3.2). 

4.1.3.   

Wind the winding handle so that the bearing race is pushed into the headstock. When in place release the pressure plate (fig3.3).

SMC3       Issue 1       18/10/19

Original Language Version

© Jack Sealey Limited

Refer to 

instructions

Wear eye 

protection

 Wear protective 

gloves

 Wear safety 

footwear

 Wear protective 

clothing

Top 

Bearing Race

Bottom

Bearing Race

   fig.2

   fig.1

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