General Procedure

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 Bearings With Sign Of Defects

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.