b) Fit the labyrinth seal (332C) into the bore of the cover (109A).
NOTICE:
Make sure that the expulsion port is at the 6 o'clock position and is properly seated.
9.
Install the bearing end cover (109A) and the bearing end-cover gasket (360A) with the end-cover
capscrews (371C).
10. Install a new oil filter (550A) and filter plug (113Q).
11. When new bearings are installed, you must measure the axial end play:
a) Bolt the end cover to the thrust housing.
b) Move the shaft axially from the coupling end.
This table shows the clearance requirements between the thrust bearing end cover and the bearing:
Bearing type
Clearance in millimeters | inches
Ball/ball
0.127-0.254 | 0.005-0.010
Sleeve/ball
0.127-0.254 | 0.005-0.010
Sleeve/tilt pad 0.254-0.381 | 0.010-0.015
6.6.6 Assemble the radial end (ball bearing pumps)
333A
168
360A
160
371D
355
383
122
353
100
Figure 80: Radial bearing assembly
1.
Install the cartridge mechanical seal (383) on the shaft (122) and align the mechanical seal pilot
with the seal chamber bore of the casing. Install the mechanical seal studs (353) and hex nuts
(355).
NOTICE:
Do not set the mechanical seal sleeve set screws at the time; endplay must be checked first or
damage to the seal faces could occur.
2.
Assemble the inboard labyrinth seal (333A) into the inboard radial-end cover (160):
a) Clean the end cover with a solvent.
b) Fit the labyrinth seal (333A) into the bore of the cover (160).
c)
Tap the seal in with a hammer.
6.6 Reassembly
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