SLX 150HG Drive Shaft Bushing to Bearing Replacement

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SLX 150HG Drive Shaft Bushing to Bearing Replacement

Post by carter » Tue Nov 06, 2018 3:00 pm

Bantam,

Do you know if there is a Shimano bearing that will replace the bushing below the drive shaft?

I tried part BNT4194, but it is too tall to fit. It seems like the bushing and slot has a slight taper that keeps the bearing from fulling seating.

Thanks in advance!

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Re: SLX 150HG Drive Shaft Bushing to Bearing Replacement

Post by Bantam1 » Wed Nov 07, 2018 5:23 am

I have not tried to do a swap yet. I do not have access to an SLX at the moment to check. If the bushing is tapered, then a bearing may not work.

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Re: SLX 150HG Drive Shaft Bushing to Bearing Replacement

Post by carter » Tue Nov 13, 2018 8:48 pm

Gotcha. It does appear to have a taper, so maybe a bearing replacement is just not in the cards. Thanks for the reply.

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Re: SLX 150HG Drive Shaft Bushing to Bearing Replacement

Post by Just_Bass » Sun Nov 18, 2018 1:58 pm

Oh no, I got SLX and hope to switch bearing on those mainshaft and pinion gear support.

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Re: SLX 150HG Drive Shaft Bushing to Bearing Replacement

Post by Bantam1 » Mon Nov 19, 2018 6:23 am

The bushing will be fine for the drive shaft. The shaft is still supported by the anti reverse bearing which will keep it from moving under a load.

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