Lift System Parts
Viking/Coachmen Needle Bearing
SKU: PA-VIKI2515022
$3.15
Part details
Needle Bearing for Viking/Coachmen L&W Harness Square
This is a replacement needle bearing for the L&W lift system, commonly found in Viking and Coachmen pop-up campers. This is a critical component that works with the main 3/16" lift cable and the 2x2 steel block (harness square).
According to the L&W repair manual, this needle bearing is positioned between the cable's crimped end-fitting and the harness square. Its function is to act as a low-friction thrust bearing, allowing the main cable and harness square to rotate freely as the lift system operates. A failed or seized needle bearing can cause the main cable to twist and fray, leading to premature failure.
Product Details:
- Function: Allows the main cable and harness square to rotate freely, preventing cable twisting and binding.
- Location: Installed on the main 3/16" cable between the end crimp and the harness square.
- Compatibility: For L&W lift systems, commonly found on Viking and Coachmen campers.
- Sold Individually.
Installation Note: The L&W repair manual specifies making sure the needle bearing and flat washers are in place when threading a new main cable through the harness square.
Installation: Replacing the 3/16" Main Cable
Safety: Prop the roof with solid supports before servicing. After any repair, raise and lower the roof several times and confirm the door seats properly.
- Raise the roof and brace it securely; remove the winch cover.
- Crank the winch down 4–5 turns to create slack.
- Remove the cable keeper nut and bolt from the side of the winch spool and unwrap the old cable.
- Pull the cable back through the harness square (2"×2" steel block) to remove it.
- Thread the new cable through the harness square, ensuring the needle bearing and washers are in place between the crimp and the block.
- Thread the cable through the winch spool and reattach with the cable keeper.
- Crank the winch to the up position while holding tension on the cable. Ensure at least two wraps of cable remain on the spool when the roof is fully down.
- Reassemble and adjust the final roof height.
Full guide with diagrams, maintenance tips, and troubleshooting: L&W Lift System Guide.
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