MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Replacing Side Draper Idler Roller Bearing
1. Remove draper idler roller assembly. Refer to
Removing Side Draper Idler Roller, page 341.
2. Remove bearing asse mbly (A) and seal (B) from roller
tube (C) as follows:
a. Attach a slide hammer ( D) to threa d ed shaft (E) in
bearing assembly.
b. Tap out the bearing assembly (A) and seal (B ).
3. Clean inside of roller tube (C). Check tube for wear or
damage and replace if necessary.
Figure 5.173: I
dler Roller Bearing
4. Install new bearing assembly (A) into roller by pushing
on outer race of bearing. The bearing is fully positioned
when the 9/16 in. (14 mm) dimension (B) is achieved.
5. Apply the recommended grease in front of bearing.
Refer to 5.2.1 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants,
page 252.
6. Locate seal (C) at roller opening, and po s ition a flat
washer (1.0 in. I.D. x 2.0 in. O.D.) on seal.
7. Tapsealintorolleropeningwithasuitablesocketon
the washer until it seats on the bearing assembly (A).
The seal (C) is fully positioned when the 1/8 in. (3 mm)
dimension (D) is achieved.
Figure 5.17
4: Idler Roller Bearing
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