axle bearing install

[john swenson]

hey friends, when installing the bearing in the bearing flanges on the max 2 or others i know you have to grind that little pin flush in order for it to fit. what's the purpose of that pin ? i assume also if it's being installed in a one piece cast sq. flange it has to be ground also. correct ? thanks john boy va.

[Mike]

You are correct, it should be removed. Just pull it out with a pair of diagonal cutters.

[tbone9]

hey friends, when installing the bearing in the bearing flanges on the max 2 or others i know you have to grind that little pin flush in order for it to fit. what's the purpose of that pin ? i assume also if it's being installed in a one piece cast sq. flange it has to be ground also. correct ? thanks john boy va.

The little pin lines up with a hole in cast iron flanges to keep the outer race from spinning in the housing. By the way,I seen your max in the video, looks great.

[jeffery9076]

oops

[john swenson]

thanks guys, i see the pin can stay on when installing it in the cast flange. john boy va.