Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Bearings - Inspection

Bearing





1. CAUTION: The pilot bearing is a sealed bearing and must not be immersed in any type of cleaning fluid.

Inspect the pilot bearing for:
1 needle rollers for scoring, worn or broken rollers, cracked roller cage inadequate grease or discoloration.
2 seal leakage.
^ misalignment and looseness in the crankshaft.