What is the best way to install the new Pivot Works bearings?
As with any bearing, pressing is always the best way. It insures that the bearing is being installed smoothly & straight in and more than likely it will be fully seated when installed. Pressing the bearing keeps impact out of the equation and is less likely to damage the bearing. Remember when installing a Full Compliment bearing (no inner cage for the needles to ride in) leaving the needles and plastic retainer in place helps spread the load of installing the bearing throughout the cage as opposed to placing all the pressure on one lip of the cage. With Roller Ball Bearings, NEVER push or impact the inner race! This will damage the races and the balls resulting in less bearing life and noisy operation. On top of that, getting the bearing to seat properly is almost impossible and will result in side loading of the bearing when assembled which also means shortened life expectancy from the bearing. ALWAYS push the bearing into place using the outside race of the bearing. Being sure that
