Hello everyone,
I purchased a 1999 kdx 200 about a month ago and immediately found this site the best place to get info on all things kdx.
While putting on a heavier rear springs i noticed my linkage bearings were shot. So i ordered new ones and began to install them when i ran into a problem. The bolt holding the linkage knuckle to the frame is seized to the inside bearing race. The bolt will spin freely but but it wont pull out. I notice someone on here i think mentioned using a torch to heat it up.
My question is do i heat just the end of the bolt? Or the whole knuckle? What penetrating lube should i use?
I'm using a large c-clamp to try to push the bolt free, and a punch and hammer to knock it free. Are there any other recommendations to apply force to the bolt?
Thanks for any help!!!
I purchased a 1999 kdx 200 about a month ago and immediately found this site the best place to get info on all things kdx.
While putting on a heavier rear springs i noticed my linkage bearings were shot. So i ordered new ones and began to install them when i ran into a problem. The bolt holding the linkage knuckle to the frame is seized to the inside bearing race. The bolt will spin freely but but it wont pull out. I notice someone on here i think mentioned using a torch to heat it up.
My question is do i heat just the end of the bolt? Or the whole knuckle? What penetrating lube should i use?
I'm using a large c-clamp to try to push the bolt free, and a punch and hammer to knock it free. Are there any other recommendations to apply force to the bolt?
Thanks for any help!!!