I've read many posts about this bearing replacement including tips on how to remove the sprocket. I am not at the machine, but would like to know the best was to access it. From what I remember there is not a whole lot of room to work there and am wondering if there are other items that need to be remove to make access easier. Will raising the header help any? Any tips on removing the chain from the sprocket? Reason to replace the bearing is it all but disintegrated within the flange.
Lets get to the good part now. The flange is partially welded to the Weld Assy / Plate. I remember reading a post where someone was replacing their bearing because the bolts worked themselves loose and the entire bearing spun with the roller inside the flange. I am wondering if the previous owner had this same problem and cured it by the weld. Since I don't know what to expect if I make it past the sprocket I am wondering about not having enough room to work with whatever to remove the flange. I guess questions are;
1. Will raising the header give me enough room to work?
2. Do / should I remove the gearbox (I have the manual)?
3. Any tips on removing the roll drive chain(s)?
I'll try to attach some pics.
Lets get to the good part now. The flange is partially welded to the Weld Assy / Plate. I remember reading a post where someone was replacing their bearing because the bolts worked themselves loose and the entire bearing spun with the roller inside the flange. I am wondering if the previous owner had this same problem and cured it by the weld. Since I don't know what to expect if I make it past the sprocket I am wondering about not having enough room to work with whatever to remove the flange. I guess questions are;
1. Will raising the header give me enough room to work?
2. Do / should I remove the gearbox (I have the manual)?
3. Any tips on removing the roll drive chain(s)?
I'll try to attach some pics.