
Visually inspect the idler shaft for grooves, nicks, or dam-
age.
Inspect the adjusting screw and the mounting nut threads
for wear or distortion.
Measure the outside diameter (1) of the bearing press fit
area of the idler shaft.
Idler Shaft O.D.
mm in
24.980 MIN 0.9835
24.993 MAX 0.9840
Visually inspect the bearing retaining ring, idler pulley
cover, capscrew, and washer for cracks or damage.
Discard damaged parts.
Assembly
Fill the space between the bearing races and the roller
bearings with Chevron SRI grease or its equivalent.
Prepare the outside diameter surface of the bearing with
LocktiteW Primer T, Part No. ST-1272-13.
Apply a thin film of LocktiteW 609, Part No. 3823718, to
the outside diameter of the bearing.
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