Bearing Selection

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Measure the bearing clearance to determine the correct replacement bearing insert size. There are two methods to measure bearing clearance. Method A gives more reliable results and is preferred.

Method A yields measurement from which the bearing clearance can be computed.
Method B yields the bearing clearance directly. Method B does not give any indication of bearing run-out.

Fig 1: Measuring Bearing Clearance Using Micrometer
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.