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General Procedures: Bearing-Inspection

  1. Inspect bearings for the following defects. Possible causes are shown:
    1. cratering-fatigue failure
    2. spot glazing-incorrect seating
    3. scratching-dirty
    4. base exposed-poor lubrication
    5. both edges worn-journal damaged
    6. one edge worn-journal tapered or bearing not seated
      Fig 1: Inspecting Bearings
      G03421332Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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