Heating transmission housing in order to install outer race for taper roller bearing

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Fig 1: Heating Transmission Housing To Insert Outer Race Of Large Taper Roller Bearing

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Heat transmission housing in area of bearing seat for approx. 15 minutes, to approx. 100 ° C, with a hot air blower.

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Wear protective gloves!