Alamo HYDRO 15 - Manual (Page 69)

Section 4 - 5
HYDRO 15 (Service Manual) 09/06
© 2006 Alamo Industrial
SPINDLE HOUSING INSPECTION:
1 . Inspect the bearings and bearing cups for nicks, pitting, discoloration and wear. If any exist,
replace the bearing and bearing cup. Inspect the housing for cracks, wear at the bearing cup bores,
or impact damage. Replace if necessary. Inspect the spindle shaft for pulled bolt threads, cracks,
adjusting nut thread damage, or machined surface damage. Replace if required.
SPINDLE HOUSING ASSEMBLY:
1. Always install cups and cones toghter if new bearings are being used, DO NOT mix used and
new bearing components . When installing the bearing cups, make sure that they are properly
seated into the housing. DO NOT DRIVE AGAINST THE BEARING SURFACE . All parts should
be thouroughly cleaned. The bearing nut, the lower seal and the motor flange seal cannot be
reused. Therefore, replacements should be ordered
(figure 16).
10. Use a suitable drift punch to remove the bearing races. BE CAREFUL NOT TO DAMAGE THE
SPINDLE HOUSING . (figure 14) , Remove and inspect the vent and filler plugs and passageways.
Be sure the vent is free from clogs due to debris or paint. Always install the vent plug above the filler
plug
(figure 15).
SPINDLE ASSEMBLY - SERVICE & REPAIR
Figure 14 Figure 15
Figure 16 Figure 17