Inserting outer race for large taper roller bearing in transmission housing and pressing home

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Fig 1: Inserting And Pressing Outer Race Of Large Taper Roller Bearing Into Transmission Housing

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Insert outer race only after heating transmission housing and push into position under workshop press until heat exchange has taken place.

WARNING:

Wear protective gloves!