Following an exchange of information with Vans Aircraft it would seem that the only proper solution is to remove as many of the rivets as possible ** in the bearing housings and prise these open slightly, removing the bearing out from between the split. Extreme care must be taken as the plates must ...

Thanks for the help. I thought that the job was going to be a bit of a b***** but could not really believe that the design did not allow for easy replacement. Will need to proceed with caution.

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Can anyone please tell me how to remove the bearings on my RV4 Ailerons. These are the spherical self aligning bearings fitted into bored holes on the laminated rib extensions about 6mm thick. The bearings are the same thickness as the rib. (2 x 3mm) The left hand outer aileron bearing has developed...