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Method for setting the axial end play of tapered roller bearings

  • US 5,129,156 A
  • Filed: 12/20/1990
  • Issued: 07/14/1992
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/20/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for setting axial end play in a roller bearing assembly having relatively tight outer components secured between two surfaces, the axial end play in the bearing being determined by the relative tightness of the outer components of the bearing, comprising the steps ofplacing a master spacer having a selected thickness between the bearing assembly and a selected one of the surfaces;

  • applying pressure to the two surfaces relative to each other thereby pressing the two surfaces firmly against the assembly and placing the assembly in a stressed condition;

    securing the two surfaces against the bearing in the stressed condition;

    removing the master spacer; and

    replacing the master spacer with a shim having a thickness which is less than the thickness of the master spacer;

    thereby reducing the stress between the two surfaces and the bearing enough that the bearing has a desired end play.

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