Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 1867

Fig. 7: Inspecting Bearings For Galling (Metal Smears On Roller Ends) 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

3. Inspect the bearing for brinelling (surface indentations in the raceway). 

 

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2003 TRANSMISSIONS Instruction Transmission - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 8: Inspect Bearing For Brinelling (Surface Indentations In Raceway) 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

4. Inspect bearing for cracked inner race. 

 

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Fig. 9: Inspect Bearing For Cracked Inner Race 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

5. Inspect the bearing and raceway for etching. 

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If etching is present inspect seals. 

 

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2003 TRANSMISSIONS Instruction Transmission - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 10: Inspect Bearing & Raceway For Etching 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

6. Inspect the bearing for heat discoloration (dark blue). 

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If heat discoloration is evident, check bearing and race for loss of temper. Draw a file across the 
component. If the file cuts the metal, there is a loss of temper. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Instruction Transmission - F150 Pickup