Replacing the Bearing Housing, Seal Sleeve, and Seals (Front or Rear)
1. With the seal sleeve removed, press all old seals out of the bearing housing. Remove the large
2.While the bearing housing is dissassembled, charge all grease passages with grease. This will assure that there are no blockages.
3.Replace the
4.Press new seals into the bearing housing. You may gently work the seals in with a mallet and metal drift as shown in FIGURE 5.
Each seal must be of the proper material and face the proper direction. The type of material and direction the seal faces may differ from one seal to another within the same bearing housing and also from one type of machine to another. It is essential to consult the Main Bearing Assembly drawing for your machine for the proper part number and direction to face each seal.
5.Slip the seal sleeve into the bearing housing as shown in FIGURE 6 below right, using care not to damage or fold under any of the seal lips. Be sure to insert the sleeve in the proper direction (see Bearing Assembly draw- ing).
FIGURE 5 (MSSM0303AE) | FIGURE 6 (MSSM0303AE) |
Installing Seals in | Installing Seal Sleeve in |
Bearing Housing | Bearing Housing |
NOTE: If both housings are being installed, install the rear housing first.
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