cbn70 Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 How do you take out the lower retaining ring for the lower steering stem bearing? What size hex wrench do you need to do this, or is there another way? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Herbie- Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 I don't know what size hex wrench you need but most people just get a 3/4" bolt from Lowes or Depot and 2 nuts. put the nuts on and tighten them against each other then use the hex end of the bolt to turn out the retainer with a wrench on the nuts. Or if you have a welder just buy one nut and weld it from turning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewski Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 I'm pretty sure it's a 32mm hex driver. I didn't have one so I found a large nut that was still too large and I ground all 6 sides down on the bench grinder to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheesandrider Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 If it is not rusted in place or overtightened, you can use a pair of 90 degree external snap ring pliers, just put the tips in opposite corners and squeeze and turn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimbAnyHill Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 I made one last year.. Check it out: Stem Bearing Retainer Tool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyhighprerunner Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 I made one last year.. Check it out: Stem Bearing Retainer Tool Memo I never saw this, but then again I never go on that website! Good write up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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