Replacing the Rod End Bearing

Crosstip screwdriver required
1/2 inch wrench
9/16" Allen wrench
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To avoid electrical shock or property damage, move the power switch to OFF and disconnect power. |
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Remove all equipment from top of unit.
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Remove top by lifting from unit.
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Remove two screws from cover plate assembly and slide assembly out towards the sifter basket.
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Turn mandrel shaft until eccentric and rod end bearing are accessible.
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Remove shoulder screw, nut and washers, and allow rod end bearing and push rod assembly to fall free.
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Remove spring retainer and lift push rod off basket holder.
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Remove push rod assembly from unit and measure the distance from the end of the rod end bearing to the locking nut.
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Using two 9/16” wrenches, loosen locking nut and unthread rod end bearing from push rod.
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Install locking nut to new rod end bearing in same position as old rod end bearing.
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Snug locking nut and install push rod assembly to basket holder and eccentric, and tighten with 9/16” wrench.