Cub Cadet Challenger 550, Service Manual

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General Information
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Installation
1.
When installing a bearing in a
housing, apply pressure to the outer
bearing race (Figure 43). When
installing a bearing on a shaft, apply
pressure to the inner bearing race
( Figure44).
2. When installing a bearing as
described in Step 1, some type of
driver is required. Never strike the
When installing a bearing in a
housing, apply pressure to the outer
bearing race (Figure 43). When
installing a bearing on a shaft, apply
pressure to the inner bearing race
( Figure44).
3.
When installing a bearing, use a
piece of pipe or a driver with a
diameter that matches the
bearing inner race. ( Figure 45)
Shows the correct way to use a
driver and hammer to install a
bearing.
4.
Step 1 describes how to install a
bearing in a case half or over a shaft
however, when installing a bearing
over a shaft and into the housing at
the same time; a tight fit is required
for both outer and inner bearing
races. In this situation, install a
spacer underneath the driver tool so
that pressure is applied evenly
across both races. See ( Figure 46).
If the outer race is not supported as
shown, the balls will push against the
outer bearing race and damage it.