Hi all,

I'm getting a hard-case bike carrier for xmas and I'm going to use it to bring my bike with me on a trip to FL to visit my parents. The bike carrier is great because it's a larger size (which is fine) and you only need to take the stem (w/ bars), seatpost, pedals, and wheels off.

Here is my question...for removing and re-installing the stem. I know this is a little bit of a tricky procedure and I don't want to screw anything up. I have the Zinn book for bike maintenance but the descriptions are too lengthy and so involved that I get confused by the end.

For anybody who knows what they're doing, can you please offer help? What is the correct sequence to 1) remove a stem, 2) what you do with the cap and screw during transport, 3) and then re-install the stem. I know a little big of grease is involved - I'll get a small tube/jug for travelling?

Thank you! I appreciate it. Everything I've read is too confusing and the stem/bearings area is too important to go with a trial and error!!