Bearing Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Jaguar XKR, 2011 Jaguar XK, 2010 Jaguar XKR, and 2010 Jaguar XK. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Inspect bearings for the following defects.
- 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.