table saw bearings

[Ken Bishe]

I think my Rockwell 10" table saw (series 34-335) needs a new bearing based on how it sounds. I don't know how to get the belt off and get at the bearings. Any tips?

[Vince B.]

Ken the belt is easy just take the blade off an it slips off the motor shaft and the arbor pulley. Bearing replacement is technically easy it 's just a pain to take the saw apart. The best way is to tip it upside down and remove the (3)- 7/16 cap head screws that connect the control shaft assembly to the motor assembly then remove the 4 bolts holding the table to the cabinet, then before you rip the wires out of the motor, loosen the wiring harness and then remove the two screws holding the motor housing/stator from the motor assembly. Carefully leave the stator housing hanging with the rest of the cabinet. Now you can put the cast iron top on a work bench and take the rotor out of the bearing housing. P.S. When you decide to start any maintenance on your saw, a good idea to first unplug the saw and second remove the blade before you start turning wrenches or putting your hand underneath the table or inside the cabinet.