Swing arm bushes (Gas Gas)

[Steveyboy]

Hi, just looking for some inspiration. Took my back wheel off to replace the wheel bearings and noticed the swing arm linkage bearings are absolutely shot and some play in the main bushes too. I've sorted the dog bones out no problem, however the 2 roller bearings in the main arm that the long linkage bolt goes through will just not budge nor will the bushings in the end of the arms. Can someone tell me if there is a step inside the casting or can both bearings and bushes be pushed out from the same side? I've tried a little heat with a warm air gun but no success at the moment. Obviously I don't want to damage anything but just looking for a bit of info

 Thanks

Edited April 2 by Steveyboy

[Tr1AL]

On 4/2/2025 at 9:32 PM, Steveyboy said:

Hi, just looking for some inspiration. Took my back wheel off to replace the wheel bearings and noticed the swing arm linkage bearings are absolutely shot and some play in the main bushes too. I've sorted the dog bones out no problem, however the 2 roller bearings in the main arm that the long linkage bolt goes through will just not budge nor will the bushings in the end of the arms. Can someone tell me if there is a step inside the casting or can both bearings and bushes be pushed out from the same side? I've tried a little heat with a warm air gun but no success at the moment. Obviously I don't want to damage anything but just looking for a bit of info

 Thanks

A little late perhaps but there is no step , just push/pull  them out with heat etc do not hammer on them its not the best of methods. pressing them out hydraulics is the best/easiest way obviously.

[Steveyboy]

11 hours ago, Tr1AL said:

A little late perhaps but there is no step , just push/pull  them out with heat etc do not hammer on them its not the best of methods. pressing them out hydraulics is the best/easiest way obviously.

Thanks for the reply, I'll have another attempt at the weekend. Cheers 👍