SKF spherical roller thrust bearings are separable, making it possible to mount and dismount the housing washer separately from the shaft washer and roller and cage assembly.

Bearing with a machined metal cage

Where a spherical roller thrust bearing with a machined metal cage is to be replaced by an E design bearing with a stamped steel window-type cage, and axial forces are transmitted via the cage guiding sleeve, a spacer ring must be inserted between the shaft abutment and the shaft washer.

E design bearing with a stamped steel cage

The spacer ring must be hardened and its side faces should be ground. Appropriate spacer ring dimensions for SKF spherical roller thrust bearings are listed in the SKF bearing size chart.