Trying to replace the water pump seal on my 1959 871. The Ford manual shows a bearing retainer that must be removed before pressing the shaft out of the housing. Step 3 says remove the bearing retainer. Step 4 says press the shaft and bearing assembly out ... I have the pressed-on pulley off, but I cannot find a bearing retainer to remove so I can press the shaft out.
Does the bearing retainer just hold the bearing to the shaft, and is only accessible after the bearing is removed from the housing? Or am I missing something?
Does the bearing retainer just hold the bearing to the shaft, and is only accessible after the bearing is removed from the housing? Or am I missing something?