Center Support Bearing

If necessary, replace the center support bearing (32) on the driveshaft (31).

28-MT Components:

Tool For Removing Center Support Bearing:

Tool For Removing Center Support Bearing (Side View):

Tool For Removing Center Support Bearing (Installation View):

Remove or Disconnect

NOTICE: Ball bearings that are removed from the armature must be replaced with new bearings. The removal procedure causes internal damage to the bearings.
- Center support bearing (32) from the driveshaft (31) using a locally fabricated tool as shown in Figures 11 through 13. With the driveshaft in a suitable support fixture, place the tool bolt ends through the access holes in the wide end of the driveshaft. Squarely press the bearing off of the surface on the center shaft.

28-MT Components:

Tool For Removing Center Support Bearing:

Tool For Removing Center Support Bearing (Side View):

Tool For Removing Center Support Bearing (Installation View):

Install or Connect
- New bearing (32) to the driveshaft (31), using a locally fabricated tool (open tube) that bears on the bearing inner race only. Press on the bearing until the inner race bottoms out against the shoulder on the driveshaft.