Installing Tapered Roller Bearings

[I'mAllIn]

I re-used my stock seals.

 

[profireguy]

So how was 25lbs? I'm about to install a set of these for simlilar reasons. My stock **** is loose (again) 3rd time in 33k miles... :glare:
Oh and sans these bicycle tools ($85) to install a $30 set of bearings (crikees)... What's the best do it yourself method?

I bought the driver tool a long time ago to do this, and unless you can borrow one, I think it's money well spent. I read the threads about how people had to heat/cool the stem, take it to a shop to get it pressed on, and some that never got it fully seated. With this tool, a few whacks at room temp and everything was set.

Plus, it's a NEW TOOL. :dribble: You can't have too many.

I set my bearings by feel, after an initial torque. I did set them too loose at first and got a clunk during braking over bumps, so I tightened them up a bit more. With the front wheel off the ground, the bar should stay centered, but a gentle push should let the bar swing to the stop either way without drag.

 

[midnight rider]

What is the part number on the Timken steering head bearing kit? Where did you buy it?

Your dealer can order the kit for you.

ALLBALLS PART # 22-1003

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Steering Brg - Seal Kit

Distributor Name Distributor Reference #

Motovan 05-752

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Parts Unlimited 22-1003

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Tucker Rocky 41-6237

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KK 6700-391

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Global 8945186

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Thanks from east Tennessee will be doing the steering head this winter Am new to forum just bought an 08 AE FJR with 12k on it. Was doing a tech source search and saw the post from 2008 :yahoo:

 

[lonerider]

So how was 25lbs? I'm about to install a set of these for simlilar reasons. My stock **** is loose (again) 3rd time in 33k miles... :glare:
Oh and sans these bicycle tools ($85) to install a $30 set of bearings (crikees)... What's the best do it yourself method?

I did the steering head bearings on my Madura recently; worst part was removing the bottom bearing from the stem. I ended up heating it with a torch and levering it up with chisels/pry bars. Next time I'm going to take the time to find or make a puller. Installation was easy, I just heated the new bearing with a bearing heater to 250 degrees and it dropped right on. To remove the old races from the steering head, I used a long punch, alternating blows from side to side. To install the new races in the steering head, I used 1/2" all thread rod and the appropriate size washers. The bottom race is recessed into the neck, so I used the old race to push it the rest of the way in. Every time I've had to change these bearings, I've always had to re adjust them a couple times in 500 or so miles when they work loose.

 

[JamesK]

Apologies for dragging up an old thread, but I'm in the process of doing my Allballs conversion right now.

I too was wondering whether the OEM seals can be/should be used vs. the flimsy looking ones that come with the Allballs kit. Also when I just seat the Allballs seal on the bearing it seems like it is partially restricting movement due to a slight drag against the rubber part of the seal. I guess that's by design to ensure a good seal and it will wear itself in?

On the torque setting, it seems that around 35-40lb per-torque, with the final setting being around 15lb is the magic number? Just wondering how you guys have found your settings with time - still happy with 15lb?