General Procedure

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Inspect bearings for the following defects:
- Cratering - fatigue failure
- Spot polishing - incorrect seating
- Imbedded dirty engine oil
- Scratching - dirty engine oil
- Base exposed - poor lubrication
- Both edges worn - journal damaged
- One edge worn - journal tapered or bearing not seated
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Bearing Defect
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.