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I tweaked a bearing on the cutterhead during installation.  I ordered replacement bearings and now waiting for them to arrive.

in the meantime, anyone know the procedure for dismounting and mounting said bearings?

I figure use a puller to get the old bearings off, but to reinstall new bearings, do I do a cold fit and press (tap) them on or freeze the cutterhead and warm up the bearing and slip it on?

 

they are sealed bearings, I’m guessing blowtorch is a bad method to warm them.  Induction heater?  Heat in oil? 
 

Next step is putting the cutterhead in the sled, do I put a bit of grease in the housing that holds the bearing prior to tapping it in?

 

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