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Originally Posted by cheech
(Post 4871781)
They are.
Matter of fact there are 2 grooves in the aluminum outer ring for the bearing "insert" to be installed. They should face in towards the engine as per the service manual. But the street trick is to install the bearing "backwards" so any further service you just spin the bearing insert in the aluminum and spin the new one in without any slide-hammer or beating the new bearing in. Pictures below. The dot should face out, but no notches. The backside, notches. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...f20e8c5fe0.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...41f8297c00.jpg Cheech - I've always subscribed to the backwards install, but I believe when I was installing the bearings in my XR I realized the bearings were offset in the race and therefore could not seat properly on the drive shaft causing pressure back through the yoke. Maybe it was the XR bearings, maybe it was the Sealed bearings, maybe it was the XR shaft vs std B1 shaft - I can't remember but be aware. |
I went home and put grease on the end of the tool then slid it in. came out showing splines all the way around and up to the taper so full engagement and took it out with 2 fingers. ITs spot on! One less thing to worry about on this long road of getting the boat back in the water!
I did not install a new bearing, I bought a complete new HP transom assembly so I would hope the bearing is seated correctly lol |
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