CNew 404 #1 Posted August 9, 2020 So I’ve opened up a couple engines recently and have noticed that sometimes the roller bearing for the induction is in backwards, at least based on the guidance in the repair manual. Which way is actually correct? The manual states to always have the outer cage facing out from the race to “capture the rollers”. I’ve seen several now with the bearing cage riding against the inner race. The first photo is an example of how I’ve seen a couple recent engines (including one I just opened up yesterday) vs the second photo based on the manual. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
factory 487 #2 Posted August 10, 2020 The manual has a few errors, the picture shows it one way round and the assembly instruction states "the open end of the retainer always goes toward the bottom of the bearing race cup". This is how I refit them and yes they are found often fitted either way round. David Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CNew 404 #3 Posted August 10, 2020 Yes exactly, that’s the photo in the manual that always got me confused! I’ve always installed the bearings like you suggest, opposite the manual diagram. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
