Alfa Laval AFPX 617XGV-14/74CG, Instruction Manual

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3 Dismantling/Assembly 3.5 Major Service (MS), dismantling
26. Dismantle the top bearing support from the
spindle in the following way:
a. Arrange the tube (1) on a firm support.
Fill the tube with rags to protect the
spindle from damage when pressing out.
b. Fit the bottom plate (4B) on the tube (1).
c. Fit the sleeve (4C) with inside diameter
Ø90 mm on the bottom plate (4B).
d. Place the spindle (S) upside down in the
bottom plate (4B). Check that the inner
race of the ball bearing is in contact with
the face of the sleeve (4C).
e. Mount the three bars (4D) by fitting them
through the holes in the top bearing
support (T) and screwing them into the
bottom plate (4B).
f. Fit the support ring (4E) on spindle (S).
Note! The inside diameter of the ring is
tapered.
g. Fit the end tube (2) over the spindle (S)
and let it rest on the support ring (4E).
h. Check that the snap rings (4G) is fitted.
Then fit the washer (4H) for the
compressing tool (3) onto the rods (4D).
i. Fit the compressing tool (3).
Note! The piston must be in top position.
j. Fit the top plate (4I) and secure the
assembly with the three nuts (4J).
k. Set the control lever of the compressing
tool (3) in position 2. Then pump until the
piston has reached the bottom position.
l. Set the control lever in position 1. Pump
until the piston reaches its upper position.
m. Place the intermediate part (4F) between
the piston and the end tube (2).
n. Set the control lever in position 2 again
and continue to pump until the spindle is
pressed out of the ball bearings.
Note! Pump slowly during the final stage
of pressing out to avoid damage to the
spindle when it falls down.
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