Leroy-Somer — Reassembling motors without circlip (LSE 80 to 160 MP/LR)
Repair & overhaul
From a Leroy-Somer service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
Before you start
- Take care not to knock the winding
Procedure
- Mount the bearings on the rotor shaft.
- Insert the rotor into the stator, taking care not to knock the winding.
- Mount the DE shield (5).
- Place the preloading washer (59) in the bearing housing, then mount the NDE shield (6).
- Place the tie rods (14) and tighten the nuts diagonally to the recommended torque (section 10.2.4).
- Mount the shield seals (39, 54, 308) with grease.
- Mount the fan (7) using a drift to bed it into position.
- Check that the motor turns freely by hand and that there is no radial play.
- Replace the cover (13) and fix it with the screws (27).
Tools required
- Drift Amazon
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Specs & values
- Tie rod tightening torque see section 10.2.4
Source: Leroy-Somer 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.