Bearing Installation - SRAM RockShox Super Deluxe Service Manual

B e a r i n g I n s t a l l a t i o n
Install a new bearing into one bearing bore, then clamp the eyelet and
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bearing into a vise with soft jaws. Press the bearing into the bearing
bore until it is flush with the eyelet.
Loosen the vise, and align the bearing press tool with the bearing, then
tighten the vise. Press the bearing into the bearing bore until it stops.
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.
Insert a new spacer into the eyelet, then install a new bearing into the
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other bearing bore. Clamp the eyelet and bearing into a vise with soft
jaws, then press the bearing into the bearing bore until it is flush with
the eyelet.
Loosen the vise, and align the bearing press tool with the bearing, then
tighten the vise. Press the bearing into the bearing bore until it stops.
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.
NOTI CE
NOTI CE
22 mm (OD) x 10 mm (ID) bearing press tool
Bearing press tool
Bearing press tool

Bearing Installation

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