Yamaha V star 1100 Owner's Manual page 22

GENERAL INFORMATION
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44
Bearing puller
45
Spacer
Shaft
sulting from friction. Because bearings are preci-
sion parts, they must be properly lubricated and
maintained. If a bearing is damaged, replace it im-
mediately. When installing a new bearing, take care
to prevent damaging it. Bearing replacement proce-
dures are included in the individual chapters where
applicable; however, use the following sections as a
guideline.
Unless otherwise specified, install
bearings with the manufacturer's
mark or number facing out.
Removal
While bearings are normally removed only when
damaged, there may be times when a good bearing
must be removed. Improper bearing removal will
damage the bearing and maybe the shaft or case
half. Note the following when removing bearings:
1. When using a puller to remove a bearing from a
Spacer
shaft, take care that shaft is not damaged. Always
Shaft place a piece of metal between the end of the shaft
and the puller screw. In addition, place the puller
Bearing
arms next to the inner bearing race. See Figure 44.
2. When using a hammer to remove a bearing from
a shaft, do not strike the hammer directly against the
shaft. Instead, use a brass or aluminum spacer be-
tween the hammer and shaft (Figure 45) and make
sure to support both bearing races with wooden
blocks as shown.
3. A hydraulic press is the ideal tool for bearing re-
moval. Note the following when using a press:
a. Always support the inner and outer bearing
races with a suitable size wooden or alumi-
num ring (Figure 46). If only the outer race is
supported, pressure applied against the balls
and/or the inner race will damage them.
b. Always make sure the press arm (Figure 46)
aligns with the center of the shaft. If the arm is
not centered, it may damage the bearing
and/or shaft.
c. The moment the shaft is free of the bearing, it
will drop to the floor. Secure or hold the shaft
to prevent it from falling.
Bearing
Blocks
Installation
1. When installing a bearing into a housing, apply
pressure to the outer bearing race (Figure 47).
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