22 CHAPTER ONE Bearing -~-=------ Housing III.II/,"'-~ Scoket Bearing Shaft Shaft I==::::::::::::=- _ ... ------- . and rewash the housing as required to re- move all traces of oil and other chemical de- posits. a. The housing must be heated to a temperature of ap- proximately 212° F (100° C) in an oven or on a hot plate. Check to see that it is at the proper tempera- ture by dropping tiny drops of water on the case; if they sizzle and evaporate immediately, the tempera- ture is correct. Heat only one housing at a time. l" ,~-- Socket .. t.;~ Spacer Bearing CAUTION Do not heat the housing with a torch (pro- pane or acetylene)-never bring a flame into contact with the bearing or housing.
The direct heat will destroy the case harden- ing of the bearing and will likely warp the housing. Shaft Housing