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Bearing Installation - Shaft Eyelet
Loosen the vise, and align the bearing press tool centered on the
Loosen the vise, and align the bearing press tool centered on the
bearing, then slowly tighten the vise. Check and confirm the bearing
bearing, then slowly tighten the vise. Check and confirm the bearing
press tool is centered and is not overlapping the bearing edge.
press tool is centered and is not overlapping the bearing edge.
Press the bearing into the bearing bore until it stops.
Press the bearing into the bearing bore until it stops.
Remove the shock and bearing press tool from the vise.
Remove the shock and bearing press tool from the vise.
NOTICE
Do not overtighten the bearing. Overtightening can damage the
bearing and cause it to malfunction.
To prevent damage to the bearing, make sure that the bearing press
tool contacts both the inner and outer races of the bearing.
Remove the shock from the vise. The bearings should sit approximately
Remove the shock from the vise. The bearings should sit approximately
1 mm below the outer edge of the bearing bore.
1 mm below the outer edge of the bearing bore.
Leave the dust covers off during shock service.
Leave the dust covers off during shock service.
NOTICE
To avoid permanent damage to the dust covers, do not clamp the
eyelet in a vise with the bearing dust covers installed.
Reinstall the dust covers before installing the shock on the bicycle.
Reinstall the dust covers before installing the shock on the bicycle.
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22 mm (OD) x 10 mm (ID)
bearing press tool
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