Bearing and Shaft Replacement
Tools Required:
• | Standard Wrench Set |
• | Standard Allen Pack |
Routine:
1) | Remove the drive belt or chain |
2) | Loosen the set screws on the bearing |
3) | Remove sprocket or pulley off shaft |
4) | Take bearings off of mounts and slide off the shaft |
5) | Remove the bearing plate |
6) | If bearings are pressed in, press out the bearings which need to be replaced |
7) | Place the new bearings in the plate |
8) | Place the plate back in machine |
9) | Place the new bearings on the ends of the shaft and put the hardware in the mount but do not tighten |
10) | Make sure shaft is square |
11) | Tighten the bearings down |
12) | Tap on the shaft to set the bearings (make sure the inner race spins freely on the shaft) |
13) | Tighten the set screws on the bearing |
14) | Place the drive belt or chains back in |