562xp crank bearing replacement

[Grassyass]

Hi I have a Husky 562xp with suspected  crank bearing issue, I have not started to work on it yet , done them on stihl branded saws , But as far I am hearing you need a load of specific tools to do it   On these and the bearings are fortune , and it’s easier to buy the full new block, Has anyone had experience of doing these with success ?

[MattyF]

They did do a short bloc that was cheaper than a new crank… work that out ! But was an easy fix.

I may have an unused 562 crank case and bearings split (not a short block) will have a look tomorrow, you’re welcome to it if you pay postage. 

[Grassyass]

Great thanks 👍

[adw]

Very few special tools are required, once the cases are split ( without the case splitter, use a small blow torch to heat the cases to expand them away from the bearing ) the drive side bearing comes complete with its seal inserted, the flywheel side bearing has a separate seal, this bearing will require a seal sleeve to take it over the bearings inner race.

re heat the cases to fit the beatings, just be careful to insert the bearings the right way round, once fitted press the crank into one side of the cases, fit the gasket and press the other side on, once the case bloats are tight tap the ends of the crank with a copper hammer to remove any tension, now fit the flywheel side crank seal using a seal sleeve, don at a fraction of the short block price.

[Grassyass]

Thanks I will price the parts up including the sleeve tool ,when the dealers re open I’m thinking it’s the clutch side bearing that’s the issue would you change both bearings?

[adw]

Seal fitting tools 17/21

[adw]

I assume this is a mark 1. ?

[Grassyass]

Thanks for that yes mark 1 

[adw]

[Grassyass]

Thanks 👍