Installing ball bearing for input shaft in end cover
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Installation position of circlip:
- Ends of circlip -arrows- face toward roller sleeve for drive pinion.
NOTE:
The thickness of the circlip must be re-determined if the bearing or the end cover are replaced.
- Determining thickness of circlip for four-point bearing for input shaft:
- Press outer race of four-point bearing onto stop.
- Determine the thickest circlip that will just fit and install it.
- Axial play: no more than 0.08 mm
Available circlips
| Circlip thickness (mm) | |
| 2.55 | 2.65 |
| 2.60 | 2.70 |