2TheFloor

iTrader: (1)

I have an issue with the large tapered bearing on the main shaft. During disassembly, the old bearing came off without using a press, (using only the splitter) and the new bearing goes back on without a press. Has anybody else had this issue? Do I need to replace the mainshaft? The bearing I have is Timken# 25572


Alex

thesource

iTrader: (60)

You are referring to the output shaft bearing? If so, that bearing slides off and on without the use of a press. There is a rubber o ring that keeps in place during assembly.

2TheFloor

iTrader: (1)

Correct. Right in front of first gear. The manual on this site that I was going by says to use a press to remove and reinstall the bearing. So according to what you're saying, with the o-ring removed I should be able to remove the old bearing and install a new one by hand? I just want to make sure because I don't want to put it back together and have it wear on the shaft and cause other issues.

thesource

iTrader: (60)

Yeah it will slide off and on most of the time. Don't worry about it.