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Finally, assemble the bearing brackets, bearings and seals or packing.
Assemble the thrust end first. At the driven end the bearing must be cen-
tralized in its housing. Check the end float by loosening and tightening
the thrust end bearing cover (item 1 in Figure 3-14). Measure axial
movement with a dial indicator on the exposed shaft end. Adjust that
bearing cover so that the rotor will be held in the middle of its axial float.