Pinion bearing install

[tdrglide]

Installing new right side pinion bearing in 03 case. Manual says lube outside of bearing with a little oil before pressing. Since there is nothing in the case to retain this bearing other than the interference fit, wouldn't a bearing retaining loctite be a better idea?
Thanks

[FXDBI]

Installing new right side pinion bearing in 03 case. Manual says lube outside of bearing with a little oil before pressing. Since there is nothing in the case to retain this bearing other than the interference fit, wouldn't a bearing retaining loctite be a better idea?
Thanks

Nope! Follow the manual .  Bob

[Hybredhog]

     Later model years used some button head screws on 2 sides to act as a retainers. I never seen any walk, but with some really shifted wheels, it could I imagine. Wouldn't be that hard to drill & tap a couple holes.

[jsachs1]

I drill and tap for 2 button head bolts, like Harley does on some of their cases.
John

[Coyote]

Not the best picture but you can see the screws.

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[tdrglide]

I know about the screws on the later year cases but have never actually seen them. Do those screws heads actually touch or come close to the bearing. Bearing sits quite a ways in from the bearing boss outside surface. Don't have a mill. Only a drill pres.

By the way,  flywheel will be new s&s so not too worried about runout. Will measure of course.

[Coyote]

I'm pretty sure the bearing, when installed, was not in contact with the screws.

[kd]

Didn't one of the members here make a collar to do that?  There's a thread on his process but I am away and on my phone only.  Maybe search it or someone can remember who it was and find it.

[tdrglide]

Having seen other press fit bearings and races walk in the past was just wondering if this was ever an issue with this bearing assembly. A circlip on the outboard side might have been a good idea. Was surprised when I read to use oil for press. Was expecting some special harley bearing retainer adhesive or such.
This is going to be a 124 sport/touring