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Figure 5-9
If an arbor press is not available, the
bearings may be installed on the shaft
using the following procedure:
This procedure is not recommended
and should only be used in an emer-
gency situation.
1. Stand a piece of 3/4" pipe,
with the threads cut off, on a work-
bench or similar fl at surface, with the
bearing placed on the correct shaft
end.
2. Insert the shaft into the pipe so the
bearing is between the pipe and
the shoulder of the shaft. Refer to
Figure 5-9.
3. Using extreme caution, gently tap on
the end of the shaft until the bearing
rests against the shoulder. Never
attempt to install the bearings by
striking the outer race.
4. Repeat step 3 for the other bearing.
5E Testing and Final Adjustments
1. Check to be sure that the
rotating assembly turns freely.
Turn the shaft by hand. If it is tight
or rough spots are encountered,
it is likely that at least one of the
bearings was damaged during disas-
sembly/assembly operations and will
have to be replaced.
2. Look to make sure that the lip seals
on the bearings are
positioned
properly in their grooves. Correct
if necessary. As the bearings are
turned, the grooves should
appear wet with oil but have no vis-
ible grease present.
3. Recheck the snap ring on
the large bearing end. It should be
fi rmly in place, and no axial motion
should result from gentle tapping
on either end of the shaft. (Use a
soft mallet so shaft surfaces are not
damaged.)
4. No adjustments are possible or
required. Proceed with the appropri-
ate pump end assembly operations.
Refer to Section 5 SERVICE
- PUMP ENDS (Final testing is
done after the pump end is in place.)
