10 assembly, Assembly (6.10), Reassembly (6.10, assembly) – Flowserve CPX IDP User Manual
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6.9.3 Gaskets and O-rings [4590, 4610] 
After dismantling, discard and replace. 
 
6.9.4 Bearings [3011, 3013] 
It is recommended that bearings are not re-used after 
any removal from the shaft. 
 
The bearings and lubricant are to be inspected for 
contamination and damage. If oil bath lubrication is 
utilized, these provide useful information on operating 
conditions within the bearing housing. 
If bearing damage is not due to normal
wear and the lubricant contains adverse 
contaminants, the cause should be corrected before 
the pump is returned to service. 
 
6.9.5 Bearing labyrinths/isolators [4330] 
Labyrinth seals and bearing isolators should be 
inspected for damage but are normally non-wearing 
parts and can be re-used. 
 
Bearing seals are not totally leak free devices. Oil from 
these may cause staining adjacent to the bearings. 
 
6.9.6 Bearing housing and carrier [3200, 3240] 
Inspect the bearing carrier circlip groove. Ensure it is 
free from damage and that housing lubrication 
passages are clear. 
 
Replace grease nipples or the filter breather (where 
fitted) if damaged or clogged. On oil lubricated 
versions, the oil level sight glass [3856] should be 
replaced if oil stained. 
 
6.10 Assembly
To assemble the pump consult the sectional 
drawings. See section 8, Parts lists and drawings. 
 
Ensure threads, gasket and O-ring mating faces are 
clean. Apply thread sealant to non-face sealing pipe 
thread fittings. 
 
6.10.1 Bearing housing and rotating element 
assembly 
a) Clean the inside of the bearing housing [3200], 
bearing carrier [3240] and bores for bearings.
b) Attach bearing housing support foot [3134]. 
c) Fit the thrust ball bearing [3013] on to shaft [2100]. 
The double row thrust bearing will not normally 
have a single filling slot, as such bearings are 
limited to taking thrust in only one direction. 
If such a bearing replacement is used, it
must be positioned on the shaft so that the bearing 
filling slot faces the impeller end of the shaft. 
d) If the pair of angular contact thrust bearings are
to be fitted, these must be mounted back-to-back, 
as shown below: 
Grease
retainer
[3864]
Grease retainer (clearance type) is only fitted
on grease lubricated units
The following methods are recommended for 
fitting the bearings onto the shaft: 
Method 1: Use a hotplate, hot bath, oven or 
induction heater to heat the bearing race so it can 
easily be placed in position then allowed to shrink 
and grip the shaft. It is important that the 
temperature is not raised above 100 ºC (212 ºF). 
Method 2: Press the bearing onto the shaft 
using equipment that can provide a steady, even 
load to the inner race. Take care to avoid 
damaging the bearing and shaft. 
e) With bearings at ambient temperature, screw on
to the shaft the self-locking bearing locknut 
[3712.1] (with its polyamide insert facing away 
from the bearing) until tight. 
f) With double row thrust bearings place the
bearing circlip [6544] over the shaft, with the 
tapered face facing the impeller end. 
g) With the pair of angular contact thrust bearing
option, the bearing locknut [3712.2] (and Nilos 
ring [3864] if grease lubricated unit) should be 
placed placed on the shaft before fitting the pump 
radial bearing, having the larger diameter end 
facing the impeller end. 
h) Fit pump radial ball bearing [3011] onto the shaft
using Method 1 or 2 above.
i)
With the NUP roller bearing option, the loose ring 
should be against the shaft shoulder. 
On grease lubricated units the bearing
shields shall be facing the other bearing. (See 
below.) 
Nilos ring
Shield
