Replace a squeaky bearing

—S.L.

NEW SQUEAKING OR grinding sounds from an electric motor often indicate that a bearing needs to be replaced. Bearings are mechanical devices that reduce friction to help keep motor shafts spinning smoothly. With the power off, rotate the motor shaft by hand while listening for sounds from inside the housing where the bearings live. The movement should feel and sound smooth, not gritty. To get to the bearings, you may first have to remove a pulley or a gear from the shaft, which may be secured with set screws. Loosen the screws, and give the part a tug. If it doesn’t move easily, reach for a gear puller (see left). Holding the greased tip of the forcing screw in the dimple on the motor shaft end, place the jaws on the…

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