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Shock Link / Seat Stay Bearings
Maintenance
Bearings are a sealed cartridge type and do not
require periodic lubrication. Unlike interference
fit bearings that are pressed in place, these slip
fit bearings are fixed in place with the anaerobic
adhesive , Loctite® 638™. Please follow the
instructions carefully, as the strength of the
resulting bond between parts can be affected by
surface preparation and time to cure.
Inspection
The condition of the bearings should be inspected
every 25hrs or if the seat stay develops side-to-side
play. Bearing condition can be inspected without
removing the bearings from the part. To do it,
disconnect the seat stay at the swingarm and shock
link by removing the pivot axles and spacers. With
the bearing exposed, rotate the inner race of each
bearing with your fingertip. The inner race should
rotate smoothly and without any play. The bearing
itself should be fully and firmly seated in the depth
of the bearing bore . Loose but undamaged bearings
may be reinstalled using the technique as described
next page. Damaged bearings should be removed
and replaced with new ones.
Removal
The bearings are a slip fit within the bearing bore of
both the seat stay and the shock link. They are not a
press fit. The bearings are installed with Loctite 638
which bonds the bearing to the part. If the bearing
is difficult to remove, you may need to warm the
bearing carefully to loosen the Loctite bond. Locate
a dowel on the face of the bearing and drive it out.
After the bearing is removed, remove the Loctite
residue with a small wire brush.
For Loctite instructions :
http://tds.loctite.com/tds5/docs/638-EN.PDF
- Loctite™ 609, 10 ml Bottle
- BEARINGS, QTY 6
BEARING
SEATSTAY
BEARING SHIELDS
SHOCK LINK
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