This lesson explains and demonstrates how to clean and disassemble bearing housings and how to dismount, inspect, and mount common types of bearings. The importance of cleanliness and following manufacturers’ instructions are stressed throughout each demonstrated procedure.

Module Objectives

• Dismount anti-friction bearings using a bearing press and/or a bearing puller
• Inspect the bearing for signs of failure
• Clean the shaft and check for taper and out-of-round using the proper measuring instruments
• Clean the housing and check for damage