Replacing Dirt Bike Linkage Bearings, CR250

Moving on to the linkage bearings now. These are smaller than the swingarm
bearings and therefore, a bit easier to pound out. It still helps a lot to heat the
aluminum around the bearing and spray a little wd-40 to get them on their way.








With the old bearings out and the linkage cleaned up, start by
heating the aluminum with a propane torch. With the pivot works
kit that I ordered, I had to keep the spacers on the two bigger
bearings, but the shock bearing came with new ones.







Lay the linkage component on a piece of wood to not damage it,
remove the plastic bearing retainers, and tap in the new bearings
with a socket and hammer. As the picture below shows, you'll
end up using the old spacers with the new bearings, sleeve, and
seals. The two washers provided go between the spacers and seal
on the widest joint. Add grease to the bearing before installing
the sleeve.






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