Bearing Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: If any of the following conditions exist, install a new bearing.

Inspect the bearing for a bent cage.

Fig 1: Bent Cage

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Inspect the bearings for galling (metal smears on the roller ends).

Fig 2: Galling

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Inspect the bearings for brinelling (surface indentation in the race).

Fig 3: Brinelling

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Inspect the bearing for a cracked inner race.

Fig 4: Cracked Inner Race

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NOTE: If etching is present, inspect the seals.

Inspect the bearing and race for etching.

Fig 5: Etching

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Inspect the bearing for heat discoloration (dark blue).

Fig 6: Heat Discoloration

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Inspect the bearing for fatigue spalling (metal flaking).

Fig 7: Fatigue Spalling

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