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o Start the job by arranging the working area and making it clean.
o If the bearing is to be removed, it is advisable to mark it to show its relative mounted position, so the bearing
should be reinstalled in the same position.
o Arrange for a suitable stop or support for the shaft to be protected from damage and always treat the bearings
carefully.
a. If the bearing has an interference fit on the shaft, use puller or press.(press is preferred)
The best way of removing a bearing mounted on a cylindrical Shaft seating is to use a press. Make sure that
only for the bearing rings with the interference fit.
•If a suitable puller or press is not available a soft metal drift with rounded point
may be used this should be applied to the inner ring face.
• Take great care with this method not to damage shaft or bearing.
• If the bearing has an interference fit in the housing, for example in a wheel,
it can be dismounted by using a mounting dolly or a length of tubing.
• The ends of the tube should be flat and free from burrs.
• Use a soft metal drift with rounded point if there is an integral shoulder between
the bearings.
• The inner ring assemblies of self-aligning ball bearings and spherical roller
bearings can generally be swiveled so that a puller can be used.
2) Disengage the bent tab of the locking washer from the lock nut slot.
4) Place a mounting dolly or a length of tubing against the nut and apply sharp, evenly distributed blows until
the bearing becomes loose.
If the bearing is mounted on a smooth shaft or if there is no spacer sleeve between the bearing and shaft shoulder, the tool should be
2) Tighten the nut using a hook or impact spanner until the bearing
becomes loose.
1. Wash the bearing using paint brush and white spirit, then dry carefully
using a clean lint-free cloth or compressed air (taking care that no bearing
elements start rotating).
2. Inspect bearing raceways, rolling element and cage for any signs of
damage or discoloration (discoloration may indicates bearing overheat).
4. For bearings with a shield or seal on one side the total bearing should be cleaned, dried, inspected and handled in the
same way as bearings without seals.
However, never wash a bearings wit seals or shields on both sides. They are sealed and lubricated for life and should
be replaced if you suspect bearing or sealing damaged.
5. If the bearing appears damaged, disassemble it and try to determine the reason for the damage.
• Bearing defects can be found out from the loading patterns on the inner race, outer race and the rolling elements.
• Any abnormal operation of bearings will be indicated on the loading pattern.
• Not all patterns and marks are signs of bearing damage. Bearings will show loading patterns from normal operation also.
Normal wear pattern for rotating shaft (Fixed housing) with radial load.
The pattern is even on the inner race all the way round, but only on the bottom side on the outer race.
The pattern is all the way round on both races, but the pattern is slightly wider on the bottom of the outer race because of the
radial load.
The pattern is even all the way round on inner race. The pattern is only where the pressure is on the outer race.
The pattern is even all the way round on both the top and the bottom race.
The pattern is even all the way round on the top race, but is wider at load bearing side on the bottom race
• Abnormal pattern for races eccentric to each other- Rotating top race /fixed bottom race.
The patter is even all the way round on the top race, but off to one side on the bottom race.
Check the size of shaft and bearing, using micrometer to ensure correct fit.
Check shaft run-out, using dial test indicator and “V” blocks.
• Housing inspection
Never directly strike the rings, cage or rolling elements while installing.
Never apply pressure to one ring in order to install the other.
Cold installation
Bearing rings that rotate should have a tight (interference) fit to prevent creeping and turning.
Bearing rings that are stationary may be mounted with a loose (transition) fit.
• A hydraulic press is safer and more efficient to use than a mechanical one.
If an interference fit is required for the inner ring, first mount the bearing on the shaft. Then push the shaft with the
bearing into the housing.
The bearing with separable rings can be mounted independently. This is especially useful when there is an
interference fit on both rings.
• Hot installation
The force needed to mount a bearing increase rapidly with bearing size. Larger bearings cannot easily be pressed
on to a shaft or into housing because of the high mounting force required. Therefore, the bearing, or one bearing ring, is
heated before mounting.
Quick to heat
Automatic cut out at correct temperature.
Avoids over heating.
• Press fit
1. Check the dimensions of the bush and housing and compare with the manufacture’s recommendations.
5. Measure the inside diameter of the bush to see if it has “closed in” as a result of the interference fit.
• Shrink fit: The bush is fitted by heating the housing or by cooling the bearing.
1. Check the dimensions of the bush and housing and compare with the manufacture’s recommendations.
4. Measure the inside diameter of the bush to see if it has “closed in” as a result of the interference fit.
2- Measure the bearing bush inside diameter using the inside micrometer.
3- Find the clearance between shaft and bush and compare to the manufacturer
specifications.
• Lubrication: The main function of a lubricant is to form a film between the rolling and sliding surfaces of a bearing, so
that metal-to-metal contact is prevented even under heavy load.
• Grease lubrication
• Grease quantity
Bearing should be filled completely With grease, but free space in the housing Should only be partly filled
(between 30 and 50%)
• Oil lubrication
• Some important properties of a lubricant
1. Viscosity
Viscosity is the ease with which a liquid flows.
Technically, it is a measure of the internal friction of lubricating oil which arises between different molecular layers when a
liquid is set in motion.
a) Rotational speed
b) Temperature
c) Viscosity
4. Flash point is the Temperature at which the lubricant’s vapor will ignite when exposed to flame.
5. Fire point is the temperature at which the lubricant burns steadily (slightly higher than flash point).
• Bearing handling and care
b. Cover equipment with plastic, waxed paper or a clean dry lint-free cloth to protect exposed components and
un-mounted bearings.