Bearing 6202 ZZ placed in the heating element set to 110 °C. Preheating expands the bearing for easier installation onto the shaft.

Tools:

Installing parts:

Procedure:

  1. Place the 6202 ZZ bearing into the heating element.
  2. Set the temperature to 110 °C.
  3. Allow the bearing to reach temperature before proceeding to installation.

WARNING

Preheat only the 6202 ZZ bearing — the one installed onto the shaft after the rotor is already in the housing. Do not preheat the 6201 ZZ bearing that is pressed directly onto the rotor shaft; that bearing is installed cold.

CAUTION

Use thermal gloves when handling the heated bearing.