End Bearing Replacement
This tutorial is to be used in conjunction with the end bearing plate replacement tutorial. One option is to replace only the bearing instead of the whole bearing plate.
| 1. Notice that this bearing is worn to the point that you can see between the race and the bearing housing. |  |
| 2. To replace the bearing, you will need a short cylinder that is about an inch deep and about 2 1/4 " in diameter. I use a part I picked up at a plumbing supply house. |  |
| 3. Center the bearing over the fitting and knock the bearing out with a hammer. The wider part of the outer ring of the bearing needs to be on the bottom of the plate. |  |
| 4. Here you see the bearing has been knocked out. |  |
| 5. Turn the end bearing plate over and position the new bearing in the plate, as shown. |  |
| 6. Center the plate and bearing over the cylinder. The bearing will be hammered into the bracket. You will need some kind of fitting with at least a 1 1/4" hole and an outer rim or edge that is at least two inches. I use a 1 1/4" collar. |  |
| 7. Hammer the bearing into the plate using the wide side of the hammer claw. |  |
| 8. Continue hammering. Make sure the tools are properly aligned to allow the bearing to slide into the bracket. |  |
| 9. Here you see the new bearing installed in the bearing plate. |  |
