KTM swingarm bearing removal

[@bmickle]

Thanks, need to do my bearings on short notice and "morgan's tool" is both ridiculously expensive and won't make it here in time. This is perfect!

[@sidecarbod1441]

Its worth warming up the swingarm with a blow torch so that it expands, the bearings will move with less force. It is also worth warming up the swingarm when fitting the new bearings because there less change of galling up the aluminium.

[@ow-my-achilles1106]

I've heard guys freeze the bearings for a few hours, so they microscopically shrink making them easier to fit. Safer than heating the swing arm and getting an ouchie..

[@andykerr9545]

Thanks for Info mate-no need to buy a special tool thati will hardly ever need ......your ideas use stuff most mechanically minded people may already have in their workshops

[@jerrodq9733]

heads up on the 2017 I have, the PDS bushing in the swingarm does have a small lip. So be careful when pressing it out that you use a socket that is small enough so that it doesn't catch on the smaller lip. I didn't see it at first but when i couldn't get it to press out I found this was the cause. It's not easily seen if dirty, and also it's quite recessed so it's hard to see. I know there is a lip on the right side, not sure on the left side.

[@Revy8]

thanks for showing how everything sits inside. that was what I was most curious about before starting the job, i wanted to have a clear understanding of what needed to come out in what order. it was very helpful, thanks again. good tip on pointing out the ring too

[@52yamahar1]

Couldn’t of made it any clearer, first time I’ve tried this and it’s worked a treat 👍🏻

[@Asken12345]

Just a thought... if you put the big socket on he right (at 5:44) and the smaller on the left you can fit both the socket pushing and the bigger at once so you don't have to pull it apart to get the second one out.

[@johnhewer0]

It was a while ago but think I started the bearing off by carefully taping them in with a rubber hammer. Then used the same socket method to press them fully in. Just be careful with the dust seals as they are extremely soft.

[@wolkenhaube]

maddog do not use hammer hits on the chassis

[@wolkenhaube]

maddog you ride 150 mph micro cuts will make you unsave

[@bradhall3214]

Thanks for posting this video, I just tried this on my KX and it worked great!

[@jesseklassen2017]

That’s what I was thinking of doing. I got a long bolt instead of threaded rod. Good video dude!!👍👍

[@obonnetfe1157]

Very helpful video .. I just did it today on my 540 SXS ! Thank you

[@jflo2595]

Thank you great video do you know how to put them back in for the new ones

[@vinuezaer]

Best one I've seen. Great explanations.

[@kicekap]

Great tutorial, can You explain me directions of pushing in and out the bearings? Thanks Mate

[@PTG847]

Is it normal on the right side with (side with no washers) for the final barrel to have some side to side movement?

[@jordanheat8331]

How come theres no sound?

[@tiagosimoes5880]

Need mount kit in swingarm ktm quad. can give me sequence of pieces? tanks

[@peterpezzuto818]

Great video, Thanks for posting this!

[@Sotirg]

the other side does not have rings, no?. I bought the repair kit and only two come instead of four.. sorry for my english

[@wolkenhaube]

Soti Rg there are more uses for that... not only motorcycles... as i know some electro engines need to change the rings after 20 years of running.

[@michail1963]

Yup. I was also puzzled at first...yes only the sprocket side used both retaining rings.

[@abquix]

Thanks man, really helpful

[@alftorrisi8795]

Fantastic thank you very much

[@luisdiaz8942]

very good idea and simple or easy extractor ...

[@yonmoore]

Thanks for posting!

[@puch7261]

jus subd.👌

[@pmfilmsUK]

Fantastic

[@Runk3lsmcdougal]

Awesome thanks

[@m.m14433]

Brilliant