8.75 bearing install and assembly tips
I have the 742 center section / cone sure grip apart, bearings ordered, the cones out for machining on the ends..
I used a bearing splitter to get the carrier and pinion bearings off,, was thinking that I would take the pinion and sure grip sections to a local tranny shop to get the new bearings pressed on,,, then I found a Timkin internet article that says you can heat the tapered roller bearing assemblies to 300 F to aid installation.
From those that have re-assembled a 8.75 center section,, have you installed the bearings by heating them,, or by pressing them on? or does it take both?
How about installing the pinion races,,
any other tips?
thanks