Question 78General Subjects - Assistant Engineer

The correct answer is B) the inner race. When installing a ball or roller bearing with an interference fit, the press sleeve should be applied to the inner race of the bearing. This is because the inner race is the component that directly contacts and fits onto the shaft. Applying force directly to the inner race ensures that the bearing is properly seated and centered on the shaft during installation. The other options are incorrect because applying force to the shaft (A), the outer race (C), or the housing (D) would not properly transfer the force to the inner race and could result in damage to the bearing or improper installation.