Replacing Differential Output shaft bearings
Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2013 9:05 pm
One of my winter projects is to reseal the gearbox and replace as many of the bearings as possible. Check out this bearing - from EB spares. The new one is installed in the aluminium housing on the left, the old one is propped against the housing:
The new bearing is sealed - the old one is open. The thing that concerns me now is that with the new bearing, the oil cannot migrate through to lubricate the seal.
Anyone run into this before? Is this a valid concern?
Also, (in case this helps someone) I was able to remove the bearing retaining ring (not pictured) using a Harbor Freight press and this 'Bearing Separator':
I had to modify it with a grinder in order for the separator to slip behind the retaining ring.
Cheers,
The new bearing is sealed - the old one is open. The thing that concerns me now is that with the new bearing, the oil cannot migrate through to lubricate the seal.
Anyone run into this before? Is this a valid concern?
Also, (in case this helps someone) I was able to remove the bearing retaining ring (not pictured) using a Harbor Freight press and this 'Bearing Separator':
I had to modify it with a grinder in order for the separator to slip behind the retaining ring.
Cheers,