IMS bearing question

[maytag]

Originally Posted by mikefocke

Consider the cost and time to acquire a complete set of (or to make) tools. There are specialized tools recommended. Sometimes you can rent them for one time use.

Or if you're handy: Build your own. Once you SEE the tools, you realize how simple they are.

[911monty]

Originally Posted by mikefocke

The original bearing and its associated mounting contains several failure causes, not just the one caused by bearing wear. Look at the description of some of the kits to get hints of which components they have found it wise to upgrade.

There are widely circulating instructions on how to replace an IMS bearing that are wrong. Beware.

Consider the cost and time to acquire a complete set of (or to make) tools. There are specialized tools recommended. Sometimes you can rent them for one time use.

Originally Posted by maytag

Or if you're handy: Build your own. Once you SEE the tools, you realize how simple they are.

Did you guys look at the pictures in his post that clearly shows the IM shaft and bearing in his hands? Specialized tools, instructions???? But yes new bolt and cover would be a good choice.