Bearing Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

1.

Inspect bearings for the following defects:
- 1.
  
  Cratering - fatigue failure
- 2.
  
  Spot polishing - incorrect seating
- 3.
  
  Imbedded dirty engine oil
- 4.
  
  Scratching - dirty engine oil
- 5.
  
  Base exposed - poor lubrication
- 6.
  
  Both edges worn - journal damaged
- 7.
  
  One edge worn - journal tapered or bearing not seated

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