Product Description
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Milwaukee Needle Thrust Bearing
Model Number: 02-80-3256
The Milwaukee 02-80-3256 is a genuine OEM Needle Thrust Bearing for use in compatible Milwaukee tools. Needle thrust bearings are a compact style of thrust bearing that uses needle rollers — small diameter, elongated rolling elements — arranged in a flat washer- like configuration to handle axial loads in an extremely thin cross-section. This low-profile design allows them to absorb significant axial force in applications where radial space is limited, making them well suited for compact tool drivetrains such as those found in impact drivers, hammer drills, ratchets, and other tools where axial forces are generated during the operating cycle. A worn, flattened, or damaged needle thrust bearing that can no longer absorb axial load correctly results in increased wear on surrounding components, loss of impact or clutch performance, or unusual noise and vibration along the shaft axis — requiring replacement to restore proper axial load management and tool performance.
Using a genuine Milwaukee OEM needle thrust bearing ensures the correct bore diameter, outer diameter, height, needle complement, and axial load rating for the assembly it serves. Non-OEM needle thrust bearings may not match the original dimensional specification or load capacity, leading to improper fit or premature failure under operating conditions. Always verify your catalog number and serial number on Milwaukee's website before ordering to confirm this is the correct needle thrust bearing for your specific unit.
Features
- Genuine Milwaukee OEM needle thrust bearing for compatible Milwaukee tools
- Needle roller design handles significant axial loads in an extremely thin cross-section
- Low-profile configuration ideal for compact tool drivetrain assemblies
- Commonly used in impact drivers, hammer drills, and ratchets where axial forces are generated
- Correct bore diameter, outer diameter, and axial load rating for the application
- Verify catalog number and serial number on Milwaukee's website before ordering
Includes
- (1) Milwaukee 02-80-3256 Needle Thrust Bearing
