38. Ground Sleeve Needle Bearing Replacement

Ground Sleeve Needle Bearing Replacement

Tools Required
^ J26941 Front Support Needle Bearing Remover
^ J3092 Universal Driver
^ J43775 Front Support Needle Bearing installer





Important: Use this procedure if replacing only the ground sleeve needle bearing.

1. Install J26941(1) into the bearing (2) so that the lips of the tool engage the bottom lip of the needle bearing race.
2. Tighten the screw of J26941 finger tight.
3. Install a slide hammer onto the end of J26941.
4. Remove the needle bearing (2).





Important: The needle bearing may be installed with either end up.

5. Install the large end of J43775 (2) onto JB092(1).
6. Drive the needle bearing (3) into front support (4) until J43775 sets.
7. Ensure the bearing is installed below the ground sleeve surface.
Flush to 0.25 mm (0.010 inch) below ground sleeve surface