METHOD OF ADJUSTING ROLLING BEARINGS

摘要

A bearing capable of carrying thrust loads is adjusted by positioning a spacer washer against one of the bearing races and applying an axial load to that washer. The load is resisted by the bearing and is sufficient in magnitude to deform the washer first elastically and then plastically. The plastic deformation is such that upon removal of the axial load and recovery of the elastic deformation, the spacer will provide the desired end play or preload adjustment for the bearing.