39. Ground Sleeve Bushing Replacement

Ground Sleeve Bushing Replacement

Tools Required
^ J44529 Ground Sleeve Bushing Remover
^ J8092 Universal Driver
^ J43774 Ground Sleeve Bushing Installer





Notice: Always use J44529 when removing the ground sleeve bushing to help avoid damage to the ground sleeve sealing surface.

1. Position front support (10) so that it is supported by wooden blocks and the ground sleeve is facing up.
2. Install J44529-2 (8) into J44529-1 (7).
3. Install J44529-2 (8) and J44529-1 (7) into bushing (9).
4. Install washer (6) and nut (5) onto J44529-2 (8).
5. Hold the top of J44529-2 (8) with a wrench and tighten nut (5) until J44529-1 (7) engages bushing (9).
6. Install J44529-3 (4) onto J44529-2 (8).
7. Install bearing (3), washer (2), and nut (1) onto J44529-2 (8).
8. Hold the top of J44529-2 (8) with a wrench and tighten nut (1) until the bushing is dislodged.
9. Remove the J tools from the ground sleeve.
10. Remove the bushing from the J tools.





Important: The preferred method for installing the ground sleeve bushing is to use J43774 and a press. If a press is not available, use J43774 and J8092 universal driver. If the bushing will be installed without a press, install the large end of J43774 (2) onto J8092(1)

11. Install new bushing (3) onto J43774.
12. Drive the bushing into ground sleeve (4) until the bushing is seated.

Installation Depth
Make sure the bushing is installed flush to 0.25 mm (0.010 inch) below the ground sleeve surface.