Associated hardware, such as shafts and housings, must be designed with proper consideration for bearing mounting surface geometry and fits.

Associated hardware and assembly tooling must be clean, free of burrs, and demagnetized before contacting bearings.

Tooling should be designed to mount the bearings squarely onto the shaft and into the housing. Misalignment during installation can severely distort a bearing.

Apply force only to the ring being press-fitted. Shock or impact techniques should never be used to seat a bearing.

Tooling must be designed and used in a manner that will satisfy the basic assembly Do's and Don't's illustrated below.