Goulds Pumps IC - IOM - Manual (Page 71)

If necessary, position a tube against the inner ring of the bearing and gently tap the tube with a
hammer in order to force the bearing onto the shaft. Hold the outer ring of the bearing in order to
prevent vibration damage to the bearing.
d) Apply Thread-EZE to the bearing locknut threads on the shaft.
e) Thread the bearing locknut (923.51) onto the thrust end of the shaft.
The bearing nut is right-hand threaded and is self-locking. It can be reused up to five times, if
handled properly.
f) Allow the bearing to cool for 10 minutes and retighten.
923.51 302.52 932.51
2. Install the shaft assembly into the bearing frame:
a) Coat the outside of the bearings with oil.
b) Coat all the internal surfaces of the bearing frame (330) with oil.
c) Turn the bearing frame (330) vertically with the larger open end pointing up.
d) Install the shaft assembly into the bearing frame (330). Make sure that the shaft rotates freely.
923.51
302.52
932.51 330
e) Slide the snap ring (932.51) onto the shaft. Use the designated snap ring pliers to compress the
snap ring and place it into the locking groove in the bearing frame (330). Make sure that the snap
ring is properly seated in the groove by pressing on the snap ring with a flat head screwdriver.
Maintenance
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