4-Wheeler doctor you have helped me tremendously with your videos so keep them coming. I was a lost puppy but the 4-Wheeler doctor is the best Recon teacher I know. I got a A+ in replacing my back axle bearings and brakes.🔨🔧🔩🚬
Pure RUclips magic. This videos saved my life. Bought a used Recon and it needed axle and swingarm bearings replaced. I accidently welded one of the swing arm bearing races to the swingarm just as you warned not to do...Thank you!!
I was watching to see how you got the axle nuts loose . I’m both excited and pissed off lol. Looks like I need to make a tool! The last one kicked my ass on a rzr 170. I ended up rigging something up but it wasn’t easy
Working on one they rode it for awhile after the bearing fell out and it has been a mess parts are missing. Wait on a book to ship to us...thanks for your videos
I was thinking that also. Also dragging and hammering all the machined surfaces across the concrete floor was making me cringe. Hammering bearings even on the outer races made me cringe too.
Dr. Great vid! You have the skills and tools! Learned some good tips from your vid! Dude CLEAN your shop. I cringe watching an overhaul with all that debris around new bearings. Not a hater brother! My shop gets out of control too. One question ❓ on swing arm bearings, if they come with new inner caps why can't you drive them out from opposing sides with a brass rod? Thanks for your vids.
I agree with you on the cleaning of the shop. It does get out of control from time to time and I'm often working on multiple projects at one time. I can't remember if this swing arm will allow this on the recon or not but some of them do not have a hole that passes all the way through so you can drive from the back side. I know the 450 Foreman will allow you to drive them through and if this one has a pass through all the way through then yes driving on the back side is an option. Seems like I just always weld and pull out with the blind bearing puller just because I know it will work and the heat from the welding often helps them slide out easier. Thanks for watching and I appreciate the comments.
I usually just tear these diffs down on the floor because they can make a pretty bad mess on my work cart. I run the cases through a parts washer and then spray out any residual with brake cleaner. I've never been much concerned over the exterior cleanliness as opposed to the interior cleanliness. And unfortunately I don't get to work on many clean ones. I just do the best I can with what I have.
Question. All the diagrams of the recon swing arms only show 1 bearing in the axle tube where you had 2 stacked side by side. The 250ex shows a different bearing it the same location. They are the same 4 wheeler. Is this just a misprint on Honda’s part? Great video! Thanks!
My swing arm is striped on both sides. Was welded and I took die grinder and grinded it back flush and the pivot bolts are striped they just turn and turn. I have new bolts in this swing arm bearing kit. So do I blow torch it with acyalitine and put these new bolts in it apon rebuild of rear end. I have swing arm bearings and axle bearings
I'm really thinking about coming to fine You! I've got a 2008 Honda recon & a Yamaha Grizzly 660 2002 I need work on both. It's not pressing but there both does not need to run! Martin in South Ga
you know what yoyun are doing , but one thing , youre torque wrench at beginning of the video, its not a breaker bar, why because it sets the bar a way off if calebreating heads gearboxes ete etc , yes it clicked so was a torque wrench
I know this is off topic but do you have any tricks to clean a carb with a ultrasonic cleaner, and without rebuild kit, the Lil quad won't run good without the choke on..
More than likely it's the pilot jet this clogged and sometimes they can have very small holes in them so my only advice is to take it all the way apart and you may have to take a strand of wire to stick through the pilot jet to get it clean. I usually just use brake cleaner and air to blow everything out and put it back together. More than likely in your case you pilot jet will be completely closed. I just uploaded a video of cleaning a Honda four wheeler carburetor. You can check it out just to get the general how to. Your ATV carburetor may be different but they're all fairly similar on the inside
Hey man, im working on one of these quads for my cousins. at 8:49. Does that "metal ring" the one near the brake drum have to come off? one of the axle bearings exploded and now im having to put new ones in.. Thanks!
Yes it does. That's actually part of the bearing and it's not supposed to be separate but as on the bike I was working on and it sounds like yours is the same way all the balls fell out of the bearing and that inner race was left on the shaft. You have to remove the inner race in order to put the new bearing on.
@@FourwheelerDoctor Thanks man, ill be ordering one of those seal pullers and bearing pullers aswell. It seems to make the job easier. I appreciate it.
@@FourwheelerDoctor Hi, i hate to keep bothering you, but i have got the rubber bushing out, the one before the circlip. and prior to rebuilding it for them, i was told it was rebuilt around 4 years ago. Well, i noticed that the circlip that's in your video isn't in mine. I would only assume that the individual that rebuilt mine put the wrong clip in it. because either he or she probably misplaced the one that came with it. Is this something that might've happend, or are these style clips sometimes put in there? Thanks! www.partzilla.com/product/honda/90601-HM8-000?gclid=Cj0KCQjw6ZOIBhDdARIsAMf8YyEikBSsPl3u44LlmLBp_JlNj_9CA3ICUr4J8f1kpuQLrx7tm0m8JD8aAttrEALw_wcB
Question 🤔 if the collar is stuck on the swingarm bolt do I have to take it off? Is it not at the perfect position so that I could just tighten it down with the 17mm allen until it gets tight on the collar...
Possibly. There could be a difference in the factory bearings and the ones you installed that could cause some slop. Give it a shot and if the swingarm doesn't have any side to side movement then you should be good.
Yes that is true. The water is the killer around here. Just took one apart today with mud in my the bottom end. Need to be bored and a crankshaft. Its going to be an expensive one.
4-Wheeler doctor you have helped me tremendously with your videos so keep them coming. I was a lost puppy but the 4-Wheeler doctor is the best Recon teacher I know. I got a A+ in replacing my back axle bearings and brakes.🔨🔧🔩🚬
Glad I could help!
Pure RUclips magic. This videos saved my life. Bought a used Recon and it needed axle and swingarm bearings replaced. I accidently welded one of the swing arm bearing races to the swingarm just as you warned not to do...Thank you!!
I never sign into RUclips but this video helped me out so much I wanted to tell you thanks. Just changed out dads swingarm bearings
I'm glad I could help. Thanks for watching!
Man, you do an excellent job explaining what you have to do!
Great video. My wife wrecked her 2023 recon an bent the back axel. I'm getting ready to swap it out as soon as it is delivered.
Dang. Thanks for the video. It's going to be a miracle for me.
If you have not switched to another video by now.... LMAO! I Intently watched most of it my friend! Thank you!
Lol thanks for watching!!
There is a notch for removing the cover on the rear end. It's on the opositside if the drive shaft side.
Very informative and detailed , great video, thanks.
I was watching to see how you got the axle nuts loose .
I’m both excited and pissed off lol.
Looks like I need to make a tool!
The last one kicked my ass on a rzr 170. I ended up rigging something up but it wasn’t easy
Working on one they rode it for awhile after the bearing fell out and it has been a mess parts are missing. Wait on a book to ship to us...thanks for your videos
Solid video
Great video a keep up the great work!!!! Martin in South Ga
Pressure wash that assembly before taking off! Keeps tools and shop cleaner not to mention less cleanup before assembly!
I was thinking that also. Also dragging and hammering all the machined surfaces across the concrete floor was making me cringe. Hammering bearings even on the outer races made me cringe too.
But to add the video was helpful.
Just some advice I use curved snap ring pliers on those rings they work so much better better leverage
Thanks man. I will try that on the next one
Dr. Great vid! You have the skills and tools! Learned some good tips from your vid! Dude CLEAN your shop. I cringe watching an overhaul with all that debris around new bearings. Not a hater brother! My shop gets out of control too. One question ❓ on swing arm bearings, if they come with new inner caps why can't you drive them out from opposing sides with a brass rod? Thanks for your vids.
I agree with you on the cleaning of the shop. It does get out of control from time to time and I'm often working on multiple projects at one time. I can't remember if this swing arm will allow this on the recon or not but some of them do not have a hole that passes all the way through so you can drive from the back side. I know the 450 Foreman will allow you to drive them through and if this one has a pass through all the way through then yes driving on the back side is an option. Seems like I just always weld and pull out with the blind bearing puller just because I know it will work and the heat from the welding often helps them slide out easier. Thanks for watching and I appreciate the comments.
My 2001 Recon swingarm does not have a hole all the way through to punch out the bearing. I wish it did! The welding trick worked!
How do u work without cleaning ur parts and working on the dirty floor with all the dirt grease and grime
I usually just tear these diffs down on the floor because they can make a pretty bad mess on my work cart. I run the cases through a parts washer and then spray out any residual with brake cleaner. I've never been much concerned over the exterior cleanliness as opposed to the interior cleanliness. And unfortunately I don't get to work on many clean ones. I just do the best I can with what I have.
That hole in the cavity is to vent it so the seals to blow out
the best video on the subject! thank you man!
Thanks for watching
Can you tell me what size tool I need for my 2007 Honda recon 250... To take my differential spindle off my rear end.? Either 50 or 64 mm
Great job
So basically I'm going to go crazy and still mess it up.
Question. All the diagrams of the recon swing arms only show 1 bearing in the axle tube where you had 2 stacked side by side. The 250ex shows a different bearing it the same location. They are the same 4 wheeler. Is this just a misprint on Honda’s part?
Great video! Thanks!
I assume so. The kit I ordered came with two but I checked a few schematics and you are correct OEM only shows one.
The spacer for the brake drum side that you were missing at first … does that go in before or after you install the rubber seal?
Before. The little o-ring kind of fits in a groove in the end of that spacer.
My swing arm is striped on both sides. Was welded and I took die grinder and grinded it back flush and the pivot bolts are striped they just turn and turn. I have new bolts in this swing arm bearing kit. So do I blow torch it with acyalitine and put these new bolts in it apon rebuild of rear end. I have swing arm bearings and axle bearings
I cut it with a saw saw and got a different rear end to put bearings in
I'm really thinking about coming to fine You! I've got a 2008 Honda recon & a Yamaha Grizzly 660 2002 I need work on both. It's not pressing but there both does not need to run! Martin in South Ga
Seals on bushing /spacer under washer and thrust washer?
If you heat the cover and freeze the bearing it will drop right in.
. I don't see where you assemble differential to swing arm. Can this be done without removing swing arm from frame
It can be done but the driveshaft is tough to get lined up with the swingarm installed.
@FourwheelerDoctor ok. I remove the differential without taking the swing arm loose. It came right off easy. I hope can reassemble it. Lol
Hi, what is the bearing number of the ozilant arm the one of the Allen keys 17 mm I am from Mexico and is it difficult to get them in original?
I used the kit from a company called all balls part number 28-1056
@@FourwheelerDoctor thanks You
you know what yoyun are doing , but one thing , youre torque wrench at beginning of the video, its not a breaker bar, why because it sets the bar a way off if calebreating heads gearboxes ete etc , yes it clicked so was a torque wrench
You are correct. I need a breakers bar but I don't have one that long that I can get the leverage with. I'm in the market for a bar.
The oil your talking about spilling is diff fluid? Is it best to drain it before taking swing arm out?
Yes it is best to drain it
How does that spring go on the driveshaft. Mine fell out while putting rear end back on.
It just sticks up in the recess in the end of the shaft.
Where are you located. I know in the south. I'm in Panama city. Need the same job done on a timberwolf also have a recon. I picked up for free.
I'm in South carolina.
I know this is off topic but do you have any tricks to clean a carb with a ultrasonic cleaner, and without rebuild kit, the Lil quad won't run good without the choke on..
More than likely it's the pilot jet this clogged and sometimes they can have very small holes in them so my only advice is to take it all the way apart and you may have to take a strand of wire to stick through the pilot jet to get it clean. I usually just use brake cleaner and air to blow everything out and put it back together. More than likely in your case you pilot jet will be completely closed. I just uploaded a video of cleaning a Honda four wheeler carburetor. You can check it out just to get the general how to. Your ATV carburetor may be different but they're all fairly similar on the inside
@@FourwheelerDoctor thanks your awesome
@@gregromans5311 thanks and thanks for watching
Hey man, im working on one of these quads for my cousins. at 8:49. Does that "metal ring" the one near the brake drum have to come off? one of the axle bearings exploded and now im having to put new ones in.. Thanks!
Yes it does. That's actually part of the bearing and it's not supposed to be separate but as on the bike I was working on and it sounds like yours is the same way all the balls fell out of the bearing and that inner race was left on the shaft. You have to remove the inner race in order to put the new bearing on.
@@FourwheelerDoctor Thanks man, ill be ordering one of those seal pullers and bearing pullers aswell. It seems to make the job easier. I appreciate it.
@@FourwheelerDoctor Hi, i hate to keep bothering you, but i have got the rubber bushing out, the one before the circlip. and prior to rebuilding it for them, i was told it was rebuilt around 4 years ago. Well, i noticed that the circlip that's in your video isn't in mine. I would only assume that the individual that rebuilt mine put the wrong clip in it. because either he or she probably misplaced the one that came with it. Is this something that might've happend, or are these style clips sometimes put in there? Thanks!
www.partzilla.com/product/honda/90601-HM8-000?gclid=Cj0KCQjw6ZOIBhDdARIsAMf8YyEikBSsPl3u44LlmLBp_JlNj_9CA3ICUr4J8f1kpuQLrx7tm0m8JD8aAttrEALw_wcB
If you don't know they are there and you press the bearing out, the clip can slide out too and get lost. There is a good chance it was never replaced.
Question 🤔 if the collar is stuck on the swingarm bolt do I have to take it off? Is it not at the perfect position so that I could just tighten it down with the 17mm allen until it gets tight on the collar...
Possibly. There could be a difference in the factory bearings and the ones you installed that could cause some slop. Give it a shot and if the swingarm doesn't have any side to side movement then you should be good.
@@FourwheelerDoctor I am doing a swap on a parts four-wheeler the swingarm bearings are Factory so I should be fine correct..
@@FourwheelerDoctor thank you for your help
@@disneyjr5912 yes they should be
What do you get per hour?
Where did u order your kit from?
I got the kit off eBay
@@FourwheelerDoctor thank you
@@randomstuff6753 thanks for watching
theres only do much mud an shit these quads can take
Yes that is true. The water is the killer around here. Just took one apart today with mud in my the bottom end. Need to be bored and a crankshaft. Its going to be an expensive one.
I cringe every time he smacks machined parts with a STEEL hammer. Get ya a brass 🔨. Or a brass drift punch.
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