How do i remove the bottom bearing of a headset....and hello

daysleeper

Hello all! This is my first post and it's a bit of a technical one.

I got some grit in my headset and it's making a grinding noise. I'm trying to remove the bearings to clean but I can't seem to get the bottom bearing out. There seems to be a thin clip or washer holding the bearing in place and i can't remove it without applying risky force. Can anyone help?

Thanks in advance

Paul

cooldad

Depends on the headset. Generally it's just a seal and you lever it out.

nicklouse

it might well be- more info needed.

but at a guess it is a cheap internal headset.

so what are you wanting to do?

replace or grease.

arthur_scrimshaw

Have a read of this

http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-hel ... et-service

daysleeper

Thanks chaps, still couldn't figure it out! Just cleaned it in place with degreaser and compressed air.... Worked a treat!

cooldad

Degreased a bearing? That should end well.

daysleeper

Don't panic, I re-greased it afterwards.........