<VV> Re:Idler pulley install

[JVHRoberts@aol.com]

It's tough to remove the idler bearing nondestructively from the pulley, but 
it can be done with a press tool the correct diameter. You need something to 
seat the hub of the pulley onto, with a slightly larger bore than the bearing, 
and a press tool to push the old one out/new one in that's slightly smaller in 
diameter than the bearing OD, but with a large enough bore to NOT press 
against the shaft or seal.

John


In a message dated 5/19/2004 11:13:26 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
Kevmcclain@aol.com writes:
Hey Everyone,
    I just have a quick question. How do you install an idler pulley onto a 
bearing? I bought an Idler bearing from Lon Wall that did not come with a 
pulley installed. So, I have the bearing installed on the bracket, awaiting a 
pulley. I am going to call Underground in the morning if I don't get a 
response 
here first. Also, how do you remove an idler pulley from the bearing without 
damaging it? I successfully removed mine from my old bearing, but tore it up 
in 
the process. Thank you guy's in advance. - Kevin