Yes, only dremel the bearing if you're planning to replace it! Do you have all the nuts off the center stem? It shouldn't need to be "driven" out at all.
Ian Adkins wrote:
Excuse me for being anal here but you are saying that the steering tube can be driven out downwards? Thanks. I was whacking it pretty hard but I guess it is just tight in there. I'll try again. Thanks guys.
Finally I am assuming that when you are talking about taking a Dremal to the race you are planning to replace it?
-----Original Message----- From: Fred Sahms [mailto:fr-@fredsgarage.net] Sent: Monday, February 03, 2003 11:30 AM To: Loopfram-@topica.com Subject: RE: Question re tear down of Eldo
Ian Adkins wrote:
Paul,
I would like to remove the steering tube and from the parts manual it appears that there is a "lip" on the tube that won't allow the tube to slide downwards....it can only be removed from the frame by sliding it upwards. As least that is my take on it.
Once you get the fork tubes out of the trees and the top plate and nut off, the stem and lower clamp will come out downward easily. I wouldn't disturb the lower nut if not absolutely necessary. If you need to get the lower steering bearing race off the stem, it's easier and neater to dremel as much of the way through the race as you can, and then a gentle tap with a small chisel will snap the lower race, which will then slide off the stem.