Removal of grease-lubricated bearings and end brackets
To remove the end brackets and bearings from
horizontal foot mounting machines with grease-
lubricated rolling bearings, the sequences is as follows:
General
1. On wound rotor machines the slip-ring assembly
must be removed from the non-drive end. This is
dealt with separately on pages
2. On machines fitted with silencers at air inlet and
outlet (typical IP44 motor with IC0161 cooling) the
silencers should be removed to allow easy access to
the end brackets. It is not necessary to remove
enclosures or slilencers fitted to the top of the motor.
Note: Some machines may be fitted with two blanking
plugs, one at each end, on the top of the enclosure or
silencer. These are for lifting the enclosure only. They
must not be replaced by eye-bolts for lifting the
motor. Use only the lifting lugs provided on the side
of the motor frame.
3. Removal of the fan cowl on IP44 machines with
IC0161 cooling will reveal the shaft nut and external
fan (see Fig. 24). Remove the grub screw, unscrew
the shaft nut and use suitable pulling equipment to
draw the fan from the shaft.
Non-drive end (ball bearing fitted)
1. Unbolt the grease relief slide housing, to expose two
of the four end bracket fixing bolts, and remove the
lubricator pipr clip. (Remove outer cap and lubricator
pipe as an assembly. This avoids distrubing the pipe
/ cap joint).
2. Remove the four bolts securing the bearing outer
cap to the end bracket, and remove the cap and
lubricator pipe assembly. The three bolts holding the
bearing inner cap to the end bracket can then be
taken out. (See Figs. 26 and 27).
3. Unbolt the end bracket from the frame and place
four screws in the jacking-off holes provided. Jack
the end bracket squarely out of its jacking-off holes
provided. Jack the end bracket squarely out of its
Removal of rotor
Although bearing replacement can be carried out with
the rotor in situ, it may be more convenient to remove
locating register in the frame. This operation will be
made easier if the weight of the rotor is taken by
placing a sling round the shaft extension. Where this
is not practicable, it should be noted that once the
end bracket is free of its locating register in the
frame, both it and the rotor will drop until the rotor is
resting on the stator laminations. At this stage, the
bearing on the shaft will still support the end bracket,
and the weight can then be taken by overhead crane
before the end-bracket is finally drawn free leaving
the ball bearing on the shaft.
4. After removing the bearing retaining disc-nut and
water flinger (see Figs. 26 and 27), the ball bearing
can be drawn off the shaft using a suitable bearing
withdrawal tool. It is unnecessary to remove the
grease flingers, internal fan, or any balancing rings,
which may be, fitted inboard of the bearings.
The bearing inner cap may then be removed.
Drive end (roller bearing fitted)
1. Unbolt the grease relief slide housing, to expose two
of the four end bracket fixing bolts, and remove the
lubricator pipe clips. (Remove outer cap and
lubricator pipe as on assembly. This avoids
disturbing the pipe / cap joint).
2. Remove the four bolts securing the bearing outer
cap to the end bracket, and remove the cap and
lubricator pipe assembly. Do not remove the three
inner cap retaining bolts at this stage.
3. Repeat the procedure outlined under ‘General’ for
withdrawal of the end bracket, except that in this
case, the end bracket, inner cap and roller bearing
outer race will be removed as an assembly leaving
the inner race and rollers on the shaft.
Drive end (ball bearing fitted)
For machines fitted with a ball/spring loaded ball bearing
arrangement, the procedure for removing the drive end
ball bearing assembly is the same as that for the non-
drive end, detailed above.
the rotor, the correct procedure for this is shown in
Fig. 28 below:
Reassembly of grease-lubricated bearings and end brackets
1. If the bearings have been removed for checking and
cleaning only, remove as much of the old grease as
possible by hand, and the final traces in a de-
greasing plant using a solvent such as carbon
tetrachloride or tri chloro ethylene. The solvent
should preferably be mixed with a light machine oil in
the ratio of 8 parts solvent to 1 part oil. Care should
be taken to observe the relevant safety precautions
when using a volatile cleaning agent. The bearing
should be dried in dry compressed air and
immediately soaked in clean machine oil, and
wrapped in a polythene bag until needed for re-
fitting.
2. Before re-fitting a bearing after cleaning (or
replacement) ensure that all parts of the shaft, end
bracket and caps etc. are clean and free from burrs.
3. When fitting a ball bearing, place the inner bearing
cap in position on the shaft, and press the bearing
against its locating shoulder using a tube which will
fit over the shaft extension and bear on the inner
race. If a roller bearing is being fitted, the inner race
and roller cage only need be pressed onto the shaft.
Do not fir the inner cap at this stage.
If facilities are available, it is strongly recommended
that the bearings be heated in an oil bath prior to
fitting. The temperature of the oil must not exceed
100°C, and the bearing should be kept away from
the heat source. Ensure that the bearing is still
located against the shaft shoulder after cooling to
ambient temperature.
4. Replace the water flingers and bearing retaining
disc-nuts, and lock the nuts in position.
5. Re-assembly the rotor in the stator bore reversing
the procedure outlined previously for rotor removal
(Fig. 28), and pack the approved grease (see
‘Grease’ page 12).
6. Fit the non-drive and end bracket (ball bearing) and
fasten inner bearing cap. Pack the outer bearing cap
with grease and re-assemble to the end bracket.
This will position the rotor axially in the machine.
7. Press the roller bearing outer race into the bore of
the drive end bracket, and re-fit the bearing inner
and outer caps. Do not forget to pack grease into the
outer cap.
8. Re-assemble the end bracket to the motor frame,
taking care to prevent the edges of the rollers
scoring the bearing outer race.
9. Re-fit the grease relief slides, lubricator pipes (which
should be cleaned and re-filled) external fan and
 cowl where necessary, slip-ring assembly and 10. Before running the machine, the bearings should be
silencers. greased. (See ‘Grease’ page 12 for quantity and
grade of grease to be added).

Oil-lubricated rolling bearings with CIRCON® system

Removal of oil-lubricated bearings and end brackets

Removal of end brackets and bearings from a motor with tightened equally; if the pressure is uneven the bearing
a CIRCON oil-lubricated system follows a similar patern and its seating may be seriously damaged.
to that adopted for the removal of grease-lubricated
bearings (see page 27).
The initial stages of dismantling are identical, and the
instructions given under ‘Gender’ on pages 27 should be
followed to gain access to the end brackets.
The procedure from there onwards at each end is as
follows:
1. Drain oil from the system via the drain plug shown in
Figs. 30 and 31, and remove the lubricator reservoir
and pipe work.
2. Remove the weather-protecting seal and seal ring if
fitted and the bearing cap fixing screws (Figs. 30 and
31). The bearing cap can then be taken off. (See
Fig. 32 for internal arrangement).
3. Refer to Figs. 33 and 34. Unscrew outer labyringth 6
(not fitted on IP22S machines at non-drive end),
bearing retaining disc-nut 7 and the bearing housing
fixing screws 9.
4. Unbolt the end bracket from the frame and place
four screws in the jacking-off holes provided. (See
Figs. 29 and 31). Jack the end bracket squarely out
of its locating register in the frame. This operation
will be made easier if the weight of the rotor is taken
by placing a sling round the shaft extension. Where
this is not practicable, it should be noted that once
the end bracket is free of its locating register in the
frame, both it and the rotor will drop until the rotor is
resting on the stator laminations. At this stage, the
end bracket will still be supported by the bearing
housing on the shaft, and the weight should be taken
by overhead crane before the end bracket is finally
drawn free, leaving the bearing and bearing housing
on the shaft.
5. To remove the bearings, wither ball or roller, use the It may be found that in certain instances where for
bearing housings to draw them off the shaft (see Fig. example a bearing has been running excessively hot
35), taking care to avoid any undue stress. (above approximately 120°C), the inner race can
A stud should be fitted into two of the series of holes sometimes shrink on to the shaft during cooling and a
located nearest to the bearing, and during the whole of considerable amount of pressure will be required to
the drawing-off operation it is essential that the nuts are remove it. It is recommended that in these
circumstances a ‘strong back’ in the form of a horseshoe
plate be placed behind the bearing housing and used
instead of screwing the withdrawal studs into the
housing.
After removal from the shaft the bearing can be
extracted from the housing. During this operation the
following precautions should be observed if the bearing
is to be used again after cleaning.
Roller bearings
It will usually be sufficient for the inner race to be lifted
clear of the outer race and washed out separately. The
Reassembly of oil-lubricated bearings and end brackets
1. Examine the bearings for evidence of wear, and
replace them if necessary.
2. If the bearings have been removed for checking
only, remove all traces of old oil in a de-greasing
plant using a solvent such as carbon tetrachloride or
tri chloro ethylene. The solvent should preferably be
mixed with light machine oil in the ratio of 8 parts
solvent to 1 part oil. Care should be taken to observe
the relevant safety precautions when using a volatile
cleaning agent. The bearing should be dried in dry
compressed air and immediately soaked in clean
machine oil, and wrapped in a special linen or
polythene bag until needed.
3. Before re-fitting or renewing a bearing ensure that all
parts of the shaft, bearing housing and cap are clean
and free from burrs.
4. Replace the bearings in the bearing housings,
driving them evenly up to the locating face using a
tube with a squared-up end. If a roller bearing is
being fitted, the outer race only should be driven into
the housing. If a ball bearing is being fitted, the inner
labyrinth (item 5 Figs. 33 and 34) should be loosely
positioned in the housing before the bearing is
driven into place.
5. Fit the non-drive end bearing housing, complete with
labyrinth and ball bearing, onto the shaft. Drive the
bearing and labyrinth squarely into position using a
closely fitting tube with a squared-up end. Refit
outer race should be cleaned at the same time as the
housing.
Ball bearings
The complete bearing should be drawn carefully out of
the housing by means of hook bolts (or a narrow
pressure plate) inserted through the bore of the inner
race. Care must be exercised to maintain an even
pressure when tightening nuts on withdrawal bolts.
bearing retaining disc-nut and lock it in position. Re-
fit the outer labyrinth (on IP44 machines only).
6. The drive end bearing housing and outer race can
then be threaded over the shaft and pushed along
until further movement is prevented. It should then
be temporarily held in position while the inner
labyrinth and inner race and roller assembly are
pushed along the shaft until the rollers are almost in
contact with outer race.
7. Pull the housing and outer race forward until the
rollers are approximately in the normal running
position, and press the complete assembly along the
shaft into its final position with the inner race firmly in
contact with the shaft shoulder.
8. Re-fit the bearing retaining disc-nut and outer
labyrinth and lock in position on the shaft.
9. Re-fit the bearing end brackets, outer caps and
weather protecting seals (if fitted), and the lubricator
reservoir and pipe-work. Ensure that all oil passages
are clear.
10. Fill the units with the correct grade of oil (see ’Oils’
page 13) following the procedure outlined on pages
11 and 12.
Removal of disc-lubricated bearings and end brackets

1. To gain access to the end brackets and bearing 9. Lower the rotor so that it now rests on the bearing
assembled on disc-lubricated plain bearing inner cap.
machines, follow the instructions given on page 27 10. Remove the bolts, which secure the bottom half
under ‘General’. bearing housing to the end bracket, and ease the
2. Drain oil from the system at each end via the drain housing out of the locating register.
plugs shown in Figs. 36 and 37. Remove any 11. Pull the oil picks up disc from the shaft, using the
temperature detectors which may be fitted. two tapped holes provided, complete with its
3. Remove the bearing outer cap fixing bolts (Figs. 36 tolerance ring.
and 37) and detach the cap and its gasket. 12. Support the weight of the rotor, remove the end
4. Remove the bolts securing the top bearing cover to bracket fixing bolts and jack the end brackets
the end bracket, and the bolts securing the two squarely out of its locating register in the frame using
housing halves. The cover is spigoted into the bore the four tapped holes provided. Remove the end
of the end bracket and should be withdrawn axially. bracket and inner cap.
5. Unscrew the plunger assembly (Fig. 40) which
secures the oil scoop and its bush. Remove the
bush and then the oil scoop.
6. Remove the top half bearing housing bolts and lift
the housing up and away from the assembly (see
Fig. 41). Take care that the top half bearing bush is
firmly retained inside the housing. Apply pressure to
one side of the bearing bush and ease it from the
half housing.
7. Unscrew the shaft nut and remove the collar, which
should be identified, as it is not interchangeable with
that taken from the opposite end of the motor.
8. Remove the bearing retaining screws and washers
holding the bottom half bearing bush and lift the rotor
just clear of the bush. Apply pressure to one side of
the bush and ease it out of the housing by sliding it
round the shaft.

Reassembly of disc-lubricated bearings and end brackets

1. Before assembly examine each component for signs
of wear or damage and thoroughly clean. Bearing
bushes in particular should be inspected to ensure
freedom form burrs or score marks. No attempt
should be made to scrape or dress the bushes in
any way. If damage is detected or diametric
clearance between shaft and bushes exceeds 0.2
mm both bushes should be renewed.
2. If the inner bearing caps have been removed from
the end brackets, they should be replaced, using a
jointing compound such as ‘Hylomar’ to seal the joint
faces, and the fixing bolts treated with ‘Loctite’ grade
 270 or equivalent, following the manufacturer’s
instructions for cleaning etc.
3. Support the weight of the rotor and re-assemble the
end bracket and inner cap to the motor frame. Fit the
oil pick-up disc and its tolerance ring to the shaft.
4. With the weight of the rotor still supported, bolt the
bottom half bearing housing in position, replacing the
gasket if necessary and treating the bolts with
‘Loctite’ or equivalent.
5. Slide the bottom half bearing shell into the bottom
half bearing housing and secure it in position with
two retaining screws and washers. Make sure that
the bush is not damaged during this operation. The
rotor can then be lowered onto the bush.
6. Assemble the top half bearing bush and housing and
bolt the housing in position. Re-fit the oil scoop and
bush, and secure it with the plunger assembly.
7. Replace the collar and shaft nut on the shaft and bolt
the top half bearing cover in position after treating
the horizontal joint faces with hointing compound. To
ensure an oil tight joint on the horizontal split, tighten
the bolts holding the two bearing halves together
before finally tightening the bolts securing the top
half bearing cover to the end bracket. Use ‘Loctite’
on all bolts.
8. Re-fit the outer bearing cap, replacing the gasket if
necessary and treat the fixing bolts with ‘Loctite’ or
equivalent.
9. Replace the oil drain plug and temperature detectors
if fitted and fill the unit with oil up to the ‘standing’
level shown on the lower oil level gauge. See ‘Oils’
pages 12 and 13 for grade and quantity of oil, and
page 11 for method of filling.
Bearings and end brackets – vertical mounting machines
The top and bottom bearing arrangements on vertical
mounting machines may be either grease or oil-
lubricated. The standard arrangement for the top bearing
is grease-lubricated duplex ball bearing or an oil-
lubricated taper roller assembly. The choice depends on
the lubrication requirements of the motor corresponding
to its speed, and the amount of axial thrust, which has to
be accommodated. The bottom bearing assembly
comprises both a grease-or and oil-lubricated roller
bearing.