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Tools Required

    • J 44529 Ground Sleeve Bushing Remover
    • J 8092 Universal Driver
    • J 43774 Ground Sleeve Bushing Installer

    Object Number: 1217516  Size: SH

    Notice: Always use J 44529 when removing the stator shaft bushing to help avoid damage to the stator shaft sealing surface.

  1. Position the front support (10) so that it is supported by wooden blocks and the ground sleeve is facing up.
  2. Install J 44529-2 (8) into J 44529-1 (7) .
  3. Install J 44529-2 (8) and J 44529 -1 (7) into bushing (9).
  4. Install washer (6) and nut (5) onto J 44529-2 (8) .
  5. Hold the top of J 44529-2 (8) with a wrench and tighten the nut (5) until J 44529-1 (7) engages bushing (9) .
  6. Install J 44529-3 (4) onto J 44529-2 (8) .
  7. Install the bearing (3), the washer (2), and the nut (1) onto J 44529-2 (8) .
  8. Hold the top of J 44529-2 (8) with a wrench and tighten the nut (1) until the bushing is dislodged.
  9. Remove J 44529 from the ground sleeve.
  10. Remove the bushing from the J tools.

  11. Object Number: 1332669  Size: SH

    Important: The preferred method for installing the ground sleeve bushing is to use J 43774 and a press. If a press is not available, use J 43774 and J 8092 universal driver. If the bushing will be installed without a press, install the large end of J 43774  (2) onto J 8092  (1).

  12. Install new bushing (3) onto J 43774 .
  13. Drive the bushing into ground sleeve (4) until the bushing is seated.
  14. Installation Depth
    Make sure the bushing is installed flush to 0.25 mm (0.010 in) below the ground sleeve surface.