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Once the old bearings are removed, thoroughly clean the bearing bores in the upper link halves with
isopropyl alcohol. Similar to the main pivot bearings, there are a few different techniques that can be
used for installation. We recommend using an arbor press, but a bench vise, or even a piece of thread-
ed rod with nuts and washers on either end will do the job. Press the bearings until they reach the
bottom of their bores, taking care not to mar the finish of the link:
IMPORTANT: NEVER INSTALL BEARINGS USING A HAMMER OR ANY OTHER MEANS OF IMPACT!