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Bearing Check

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NOTE: If any of the following conditions exist, install a new bearing.
  1. Inspect the bearing for a bent cage.
    2. Fig 1: Bent Cage
    GF0025315Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Inspect the bearings for galling (metal smears on the roller ends).
    3. Fig 2: Galling
    GF0025316Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Inspect the bearings for brinelling (surface indentation in the race).
    4. Fig 3: Brinelling
    GF0025317Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Inspect the bearing for a cracked inner race.
    5. Fig 4: Cracked Inner Race
    GF0025318Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: If etching is present, inspect the seals.
  5. Inspect the bearing and race for etching.
    6. Fig 5: Etching
    GF0025319Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Inspect the bearing for heat discoloration (dark blue).
    7. Fig 6: Heat Discoloration
    GF0025320Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Inspect the bearing for fatigue spalling (metal flaking).
    8. Fig 7: Fatigue Spalling
    GF0025321Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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