Maintaining Bearings (A8102)

Learn how to clean and disassemble bearing housings and how to dismount, inspect, and mount common types of bearings.

Prerequisites

This lesson is designed for participants familiar with safe shop practices, the use of hand tools and precision measuring devices, as well as bearings failure analysis.

Description

This lesson explains and demonstrates how to clean and disassemble bearing housings and how to dismount, inspect, and mount common types of bearings. The importance of cleanliness and following manufacturers instructions are stressed throughout each demonstrated procedure.

Objectives

Dismount anti-friction bearings using a bearing press and/or a bearing puller. Inspect the bearing for signs of failure. Clean the shaft and check for taper and out-of-round using the proper measuring instruments. Clean the housing and check for damage. Select the proper bearing for replacement, if necessary. Properly orient a bearing prior to installation. Mount a bearing using an induction heater and/or an arbor press. Measure the bearing's inner and outer clearances during installation. Properly lubricate bearings per manufacturers recommendations.