Bearings and Races

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Fig 1: Identifying Bent Roller Cage

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Inspect the bearing rollers and races for the following:
- Pitting
- Scoring or grooves
- Excessive wear or other damage

IMPORTANT: Bearing races with any sign of heat discoloration must be replaced.

Inspect the bearing rollers and races for heat discoloration. Heat discoloration ranges from a faint yellow to a dark blue color. This discoloration may result from an overload or improper lubrication. Excessive heat causes softening of the rollers and races.