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Clutch arm bearings

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hughes:
I found some info doing a search but wanted to know if someone has come up with a better idea and if it can be done with the engine still in the frame. Both the bearings and the clutch arm worn. Thanks

John:
Hughes,

Relase the clutch cable and turn the arm clockwise, pull it up. You will be able to replace the top bearing (by scraping it) and the arm. You can't replace the lower bearing without taking the clutch cover off the engine (which you can do without taking the engine out from the frame).

You should replace the seal while your'e at it.

//John

hughes:
Thanks

Do you mean clutch cover or left side crank case. I don't under stand why the clutch cover needs to be removed to get the lower bearing out. Thanks for your help.

doordie:
1)One bolt long enough ,adjusted with dremel like a "leg with a foot" so you can come underneath lower bearing.
2)Washer who cover armhole.
3)Nut
4)warm air from heater to heat up the  "alu-tunnel".
5)A little patience and a good wrench and no BAD words. :evil:
6)Keep engine in frame. :wink:

LOOOOOONG time, no see John! :roll:

//doordie

kawdude:
When I replaced the bottom bearing I could not pull it out no matter what I tried.  If I remember correctly I could not get under the bottom bearing.  I finally drilled a hole in the bottom of the bearing tube big enough for a small punch.  I covered the hole with JB weld.  It's not pretty but it worked great.

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