Front Head and Main Bearing

Before removing the front head make a mark on the cylinder next to the arrow front head leg position.

Remove or Disconnect

Tool Required:
J 24896 Bearing Remover

Removing The Front Head Mounting Screws:

1. Head mounting screws.

Removing The Front Head Assembly:

2. Front head.
3. O-ring.
4. The thrust and belleville washers. Note the way washers are installed.
5. Bearing from the head.

Removing The Bearing From The Front Head:

^ Place the head on two blocks and drive the bearing from the head using J 24896.

Install or Connect

Tool Required:
J 24895 Bearing Installer

Installing The Bearing:

1. The front head, with the neck down, on a flat surface.
2. The bearing using J 24895.
^ The installer must seat against the front head to ensure proper clearance.
3. 525 refrigerant oil on the belleville and thrust washers.
4. New thrust washer with the tang pointing up.

Replacing The Thrust And Belleville Washers:

5. New belleville washer with the high center in the up position.
6. New thrust washer with the tang pointed down.
7. 525 refrigerant oil on the O-ring.