Removing The Main Bearing - Weatherford MP-16 Operation & Maintenance Manual

5.2.5 Removing the Main Bearing

Use this guide to remove the main bearing without removing the crankshaft from the
floating carrier or to remove the main bearing from a crankshaft that has already been
removed from the power frame.
Remove the main crankshaft assembly as
1
per 5.2.4, and support the crankshaft
assembly so that the load is not resting on
the main bearings.
Loosen the main bearing. To do so, loosen
2
the bolts on the outer retainer 2 or 3 turns,
and then inject grease into the grooves in
the race until the bearing becomes loose on
the shaft.
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