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How to Install Expansion Ball Bearings

Expansion ball bearings lie within the drive train of your motor vehicle. The drive train allows for a connection between the transmission of the vehicle and the drive axles. Expansion ball bearings help the system run smoothly by reducing friction. When installing new expansion ball bearings, you should always first consult your cars owners manual. While some systems do differ, the process for installing expansion ball bearings in one drive train or another is quite similar.

Instructions

1

Find an access point behind the drive train. This position makes it easier to install the expansion ball bearings. Use a screwdriver to remove the shield that protects the drive train.

2

Roll the expansion ball bearing into place on the grooves. Locate the grooves between the O-shaped races. The ball bearing sits between the smaller "O" and the bigger "O."

3

Press gently against the expansion ball bearing with your fingers to hold it in place. Do not use a tool. If finger pressure is not enough to hold the ball bearing still, you might have an obstruction, such as a shaft end. If this occurs, remove the shaft end and reapply the expansion ball bearing.

4

Screw the shield back into place to protect the expansion ball bearing.