Volvo Penta — Input bearing housing, installation
Repair & overhaul
From a Volvo Penta service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- The nut must always be changed.
Procedure
- Press the small outer bearing race into the bearing housing with tool 884732.
- Press the large outer bearing race into the bearing housing with tool 884731 and shaft 9991801.
- Put the metal sheet on the drive shaft.
- Press the large roller bearing onto the drive shaft with tool 884729.
- Place the drive shaft in the housing and press the small roller bearing on with tool 884729; do not bottom.
- Screw a new nut on with the chamfer inwards; use tool 884724 and start with low torque.
- Test the pre-load with spring balance 9985494; increase or reduce nut torque as needed.
- Oil and install the seal ring with tool 884757.
Tools required
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Specs & values
- Pre-load: 10-18 FridayParts $502.90 N (2.25-4.05 lbf)
Source: Volvo Penta 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.