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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
2. Remove the bearing assembly (A) and seal (B) from
the roller tube (C) as follows:
a. Attach a slide hammer (D) to the threaded shaft (E)
in the bearing assembly.
b. Tap out the bearing assembly (A) and seal (B).
3. Clean the inside of the roller tube (C), check the tube
for signs of wear or damage, and replace if necessary.
Figure 5.189: Idler Roller Bearing
4. Install the new bearing assembly (A) by pressing
the outer race of the bearing into the tube until it is
9/16–19/32 in. (14–15 mm) (B) from the outside edge
of the tube.
5. Apply the recommended grease in front of the bearing
assembly (A). Refer to
5.2.1 Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants, page 296
.
6. Install a new seal (C) at the roller opening, and install
a fl at washer (1.0 in. I.D. x 2.0 in. O.D.) on the seal.
7. Tap the seal (C) into the roller opening with a suitably
sized socket. Tap the washer and the bearing
assembly (A) until the seal is 1/8–3/16 in. (3–4 mm) (D)
from the outside edge of the tube.
Figure 5.190: Idler Roller Bearing
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