Rear suspension Arm removal

[kens]

At my last MoT test the tester advised that the lower bearing on the arm in the suspension by the shock absorber was needing replaced. I have the bearing now but I'm not sure how to remove the arm from its attachment at the frame end in order to press the bearing out of the arm with the arm off the bike. Just removing the bolt at the top does not free it. I've tried pressing the new bearing in with just one end of the arm free but its really awkward.

The drawings I've seen are different. The pdf manual I have shows one sleeve inside the bearing at each end of the arm. 

The drawing on the part suppliers web site shows two sleeves, 23 & 26 in the drawing below,  at the end of the arm where it meets the frame and one at the lower end. 

The sleeve at the lower end of the arm just slides out. The one at the top does not. I'm wary of using too much force unless its appropriate. 

Any suggestions from folks who know better

Thanks

Ken

[agricola]

Looks to me like items 22 are seals, so they will sit in the arm along with the bearing. I reckon its similar to the FZ6 setup and item 26 has to come out to allow the arm to drop out. If you pull the bolt out, can you see some of 26 proud of the arm? If you can, try to cut a slot on it so that you may be able to drive it out with a chisel or long screwdriver. Use plenty of release oil and if you can do it safely, heat. Grahamm aslo had similar trouble getting his out on his FZ6, its a bitch of a job, mine took 3 days. Best to wait a short while to see if anyone else comments, buts thats how it looks to me

[Trebus]

Would it be possible to press it out?

Maybe with a G clamp and a socket to allow it to come through?

The manufacturers never use enough grease from the factory. It’s always a job near the top of my list when I buy a new (to me) bike, grease head bearings and shock linkages. Normally swing arm pivots aren’t so bad.

[kens]

Thank you, After sleeping on the problem, a little action with a pry bar got it out just fine.

I applied a fair dose of grease to the bearings in there.

All fixed now.

Take care :-) Ken

[agricola]

Thank you, After sleeping on the problem, a little action with a pry bar got it out just fine.

I applied a fair dose of grease to the bearings in there.

All fixed now.

Take care :-) Ken

Well done

[Trebus]