99 Alpha Gen 2, Gimbal bearing replacement and alignment

[extreme76]

Replacing the gimbal bearing. The drive is off but old bearing still in. I checked alignment and it is slightly off. Alignment bar goes all the way in, but slightly stiff with more grease on bottom than top of bar. Planning on raising engine.
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Would you align it before pulling the old bearing and then check it after replacement and adjust again, or just wait and do it after installing the new.
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Thanks again.

 

[tractoman]

Re: 99 Alpha Gen 2, Gimbal bearing replacement and alignment

I'd do it after replacing the bearing. No need to do it twice is there?

 

[fat fanny]

Re: 99 Alpha Gen 2, Gimbal bearing replacement and alignment

I would think the last thing you would want to do is raise the engine. replace the bearing 1st then re-check alignment? It's always cause and effect, motor didn't cause it, effect out of alignment, reason? (bearing)

 

[Bondo]

Re: 99 Alpha Gen 2, Gimbal bearing replacement and alignment

or just wait and do it after installing the new.

Ayuh,... Why do it Twice,..??

 

[extreme76]

Re: 99 Alpha Gen 2, Gimbal bearing replacement and alignment

That was fast, thanks. After the new bearing it is.