What is a bearing race and seal driver set used for?
OTC’s Bearing Race & Seal Driver Set permits installation of tapered bearing races and seals without damage to the component or housing. Includes a driver handle plus 9 popular sizes of bearing and seal drivers, ranging from 1.565 to 3.180 inches. Use the tapered side of the driver to install races.
What is the race on a bearing?
The outer race, or cup, is the bearing’s exterior ring. Since it protects the bearing’s internal parts, it must be machined smoothly and accurately. The inner race, or cone, is the part of the bearing that sits directly on the shaft.
What is a seal driver tool?
Fork seal driver tool is specially designed for dust seal installation on the suspension forks. The drivers are designed to use the forks bushing as a guide, eliminating crocked seal installation, and ensuring perfect fit of the seal.
What is a bushing driver set used for?
Enables you to remove and install bushings ranging from 3/8″ to 1-3/8″ in diameter, as used in cars, trucks, tractors, construction equipment, electric motors, and many other components having bushings.
What are the two types of seals used on bearings?
The main difference between the two is that non-contact seals are fixed to the outer ring and do not apply pressure to the inner ring of your bearing. While non-contact bearings do not touch the inner ring, they do feature a thin lip that rests adjacent to it.
When should you replace bearing races?
If the race surfaces are completely smooth and free of discoloration (most often caused by heat build up) then you can leave them in place and just replace and re-pack your bearings.
What is a bearing race and seal driver?
Bearing Race & Seal Driver Set. Permits installation of tapered bearing races and seals without damage to the component or housing. Includes a driver handle plus popular bearing and seal drivers, ranging from 1.565″ to 3.180″. Tapered side of driver is used to install races. Invert the driver to the flat side to install seals.
What size bearing and seal driver do I Need?
OTC’s Bearing Race & Seal Driver Set permits installation of tapered bearing races and seals without damage to the component or housing. Includes a driver handle plus 9 popular sizes of bearing and seal drivers, ranging from 1. 565 to 3. 180 inches. Use the tapered side of the driver to install races.
Which side of the driver is used to install race seals?
Includes a driver handle plus popular bearing and seal drivers, ranging from 1.565″ to 3.180″. Tapered side of driver is used to install races. Invert the driver to the flat side to install seals.
Why buy OTC’s bearing race seal pullers?
This is my second set of OTC’s Bearing Race Seal puller set. I use them a lot, and they last longer than most other brands, and because they are aluminum, they don’t dammage the bearings, races, and seals. If you buy this set you won’t be dissapointed!