Bearing - Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Inspect bearings for the following defects. Possible causes are shown:
- Cratering - fatigue failure.
- Spot polishing - incorrect seating.
- Imbedded dirt engine oil.
- Scratching - dirty engine oil.
- Base exposed - poor lubrication.
- Both edges worn - journal damaged.
- One edge worn - journal tapered or bearing not seated.