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Bearing Inspection

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  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
      Fig 1: Identifying Defected Bearings
      G07780492Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.