Ingersoll Rand — Assembly - General Instructions
Repair & overhaul · Tool
From a Ingersoll Rand service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
Procedure
- Always press on the inner ring of a ball-type bearing when installing the bearing on a shaft.
- Always press on the outer ring of a ball-type bearing when pressing the bearing into a bearing recess.
- Whenever grasping a tool or part in a vise, always use leather-covered or copper-covered vise jaws.
- Always clean every part and wipe every part with a thin film of oil before installation.
- Apply a film of O-ring lubricant to all O-rings before final assembly.
- Check every bearing for roughness. Sealed or shielded bearings should never be cleaned. Work grease thoroughly into every open bearing before installation.
Tools required
- Leather-covered or copper-covered vise jaws Amazon
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Source: Ingersoll Rand service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.