Fisher & Paykel Smartload DEGX1, Service Manual

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6.27 Removal of Inlet Bearing Shaft
(a) Follow instructions for removal of the inlet panel
assembly. (Refer to Section 6.25)
(b) With a deep bore 22mm (
7
/
8
”) socket, unscrew the
inlet bearing shaft and remove.
Reassembly
(a) Refit in reverse manner. Before refitting the inlet
bearing shaft, ensure that the inlet bearing spacer is
in position on the bolt between the inlet duct front
panel and the inlet duct back panel. Tighten to a torque of 20 newton metres (15 foot
pounds).
6.28 Removal of Drum Inlet Bearing
(a) Lift the lid./
(b) Remove the drum inlet bearing cap by
unscrewing with a M5 or
3
/
16
” Allen key.
(c) Remove the 5 screws securing the bearing
retainer to the drum and remove the retainer.
(d) While lifting the drum slightly, slide the bearing and
housing off the shaft.
Reassembly
(a) Refit in reverse manner. Ensure that the bearing housing is orientated so that the
rivet heads sit in the clearance holes. Lift the drum upwards while sliding the bearing
onto the shaft. Do not overtighten the screw securing the drum inlet cap. Tighten to
10 newton metres (7 foot pounds).