warrior swingarm problems

[ste-pel]

hello all i have a problem i resently picked up an 87 warrior and need to replace the swingarm bearings but can't seem to get the pivot bolt out should it just slide out or is it pressed in?

[mike from long island]

The bolt is probably frozen in there from years of water.It is a common problem.It can be a real pain in the butt to get out.Search the forum for ways to remove the bolt.You may have to cut it out,beat it out,heat it up,and such.Sometimes they need a little attention,and other times it is a *Edited**Edited**Edited**Edited**Edited**Edited**E dited*!!!! If you are able to remove it and reuse it.Put grease or never seize on the complete bolt and slide it threw a few times to lube up the bushings for furture removal.Good luck.

[ste-pel]

thanks for the fast reply mike sounds like i'm gona have fun with this project

[ste-pel]

well 2 days and 4 sawsall blades later I got it out and there where no bearings it in at all. Looks like the outer race is there but the ends are gone proably from years of rideing with no bearings I'll know more when my rebuild kit gets here