Bearing and seal installation device and method

Abstract

An installation device and method for installing engine components, such as bearings and seals, on an engine. The device including a first connection member that couples to an engine and a second moveable member configured to translate relative to the first connection member. The device also includes a rack and pinion arrangement that provides translation of the second moveable member relative to the first connection member.

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       19 . A method of installing engine components on an engine comprising: 
 providing an installation device, the installation device including a first member, a second member interconnected to and coaxially aligned with the first member, and a rack and pinion arrangement configured to provide movement of the second member relative to the first member;    placing an engine component adjacent to an installation location of the engine;    coupling the first member to the engine; and    seating the placed engine component at the installation location by rotating a gear of the rack and pinion arrangement to translate the second member and the engine component relative to the first member.    
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 19 , further including selecting an installer piece corresponding to the engine component and mounting the installer piece on the second member of the installation device.  
   
   
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