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Bearing Inspection

  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: Inspecting Bearings
G03885074Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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