Tight front hyd pump bearing on L35

[wmurphy]

Hello,
I have replaced the rigid hydraulic lines coming off the front hyd pump on my L35 (Supply and return). At the time of removing the front pump with the L-bracket still attached, the pump rotated freely.
I had to remove the pump from the bracket in order to remove a broken bolt from the L-bracket.
In the process of reassembly, the pump is now difficult to turn.
Is it normal on reassembly for this to occur? (as if there is a bearing preload that was re-established).

thanks
Will

 

[wmurphy]

I put a small set of shims between the L bracket and the pump....rotates fine now. Could be a ridge in the pump shaft relative to the bearing or possible corrosion on the al pump face causing it to interfere now. See how it goes now.

 

[L35]

Thanks for the follow up