Spindle Bearings - Grizzly G1026 Instruction Manual

Spindle Bearings

The spindle bearing housing equipped with the
Model G1026 features factory-sealed bearings.
A sealed bearing requires no lubrication during
its lifetime.
Should a bearing fail, your shaper will probably
develop a noticeable rumble that will increase
when the machine is put under load. If allowed to
get worse, overheating of the journal containing
the bad bearing could occur. If the bad bearing
is not replaced, it will eventually seize—doing
damage to other parts of the machine. Bearings
are standard sizes and can be replaced through
Grizzly.
You must remove the complete bearing housing
assembly to replace the bearings.
To remove the bearing housing assembly:
1.
DISCONNECT SHAPER FROM POWER
SOURCE!
2. Remove the V-belt.
3. Loosen the locking bolt on the spindle slide
shown in Figure 50.
Figure 50. Locking bolt on spindle slide.
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4.
The bearing housing will drop down. If you
need to spread the casting more, use a
screwdriver.
Use care when spreading the casting—it will
break if too much pressure is applied. When
the casting is spread, the housing can fall
down. Watch your fingers to avoid being
pinched. Place a pad underneath to protect
the housing from being damaged if it falls.
5. Remove the spindle and replace the bear-
ings inside the bearing housing. If you need
pointers regarding bearing replacement, call
our service department.
6. To slide the housing back in, reverse the
procedure. Make sure the locking bolt is
tightened securely.
G1026 Heavy-Duty Shaper