Main Bearing Inside Diameter (Cvt/Acg); Plain Bearing Replacement (Main) - TGB EST 1000 Service Manual

MAIN BEARING INSIDE DIAMETER
(CVT/ACG)

Plain Bearing Replacement (Main)

Plain Bearing Removal
NOTICE: Always use a press for removal of
plain bearings.
▪ Remove plain bearings with the PLAIN
BEARING REMOVER/INSTALLER
▪ Carefully push the plain bearings out, from the
crankcase half inside towards the outside.
NOTE: Place the proper CRANKCASE
SUPPORT ACG/CVT under crankcase halves
before removing plain bearings.
NOTE: During disassembly, make sure not to
damage the sealing surfaces of the crankcase
halves.
Plain Bearing Installation
NOTICE: Unless otherwise instructed, never
use hammer to install plain bearings. Use press
only.
▪ Install plain bearing with the proper PLAIN
BEARING REMOVER/INSTALLER in a cool
crankcase. Do not lubricate plain bearings
and/or crankcase for installation.
NOTE: Place the proper crankcase support
sleeve under crankcase halves before installing
the plain bearing.
▪ Carefully press in the plain bearings in the
same direction as during disassembly, from
the crankcase inside towards the outside.
▪ During reassembly, make sure not to damage
the sealing surface of the crankcase halves.
NOTE: Use O-rings to hold plain bearings in
place during installation. The O-ring will
disappear in the groove of the plain bearing
remover/installer.
NOTICE: Mark position of plain bearing oil bore
on plain bearing remover/installer.
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