575 Main pivot bearings

[dezb]

Hi, haven't been around here for a while! Got a tech question, hope I can get some help...
Just replacing the bearings in my '06 575, everything going smoothly, until I get to the main pivot bearings.
Can anyone advise on how to push these bearings out?
Even the biggest socket I have (26mm) is too small to push through. What's the best way to do this?

By the way, as the official Yeti instructions are so basic, I've been taking photos as I go, so hopefully will find somewhere to publish some decent instructions online (especially when I've solved the main bearing riddle!)

cheers,
Dez

[dezb]

No worries. Found the solution:

Spoke key exactly the right size to push the bearing into.

So would anyone be interested in my "how to" doc when it's finished?

[Andrew]

Post it here! It could be good to get this.

I am planning on doing a how to on the Dog bone and shock eyelet bushing.

Andrew

[dezb]

Hi Andrew,
Will do - just got 50-odd photos to sort through!

[dezb]

I'd like some feedback on this document, if anyone gets 5 mins to have a look.
Currently hosted one my BT site, which can be a bit slow, so hopefully will get it up on Yetifan.

575 bearingreplacement.pdf

(link now works)

[yellowperil575]

A bottom Bracket cup is also the perfect size.