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MC-9 MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Figure 2-29. Removing Bearing Cups.
5. If the pinion bearings need to be replaced, remove the
inner bearing cone from the drive pinion with a press or bearing
puller. The puller must fit under the inner race of the cone to
remove the cone correctly without damage (Figure 2-30). •
Figure 2-30. Removing lnne: Bearing Cone.
6. If the spigot bearing needs to be replaced. put the drive
pinion in a vise. Install a soft metal cover over each vise jaw to
.protect the drive pinion.
Remove the snap ring from the end of drive pinion with
.;nap ring pliers that expand {Figure 2-31).
SPIGOT BEARING
SNAP RING
Figure 2-31. Snap Ring On Drive Pinion.
8. Remove the spigot bearing from the drive pinion with a
bearing puller (Figure 3-32).
NOTE: Some spigot bearings are a two-
piece assembly. Remove the Inner race
from the pinion
with
a bearing puller.
Remove the outer race/roller assembly
from carrier with a drift or a press.
Figure 2-32. Removing Spigot Bearing From Drive Pinion.
GENERAL PROCEDURES BEFORE REASSEMBLY
CLEANING OF PARTS
It is important that au parts being reassembled are clean.
Foreign material in the assembly will cause abrasion of parts
and shorten their life.