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GENERAL FITTING REMINDERS 3 INFORMATION BALL AND ROLLER BEARINGS CAUTION: Never refit a ball or roller 1. Remove all traces of lubricant from bearing under inspection by washing in a suitable 2. Inspect visually for markings of any form on rolling elements, raceways, outer surface of 3. Holding inner race between finger and thumb of one hand, spin outer race and check that it 4. Rotate outer ring gently with a reciprocating motion, while holding inner ring; feel for any 5. Lubricate bearing generously with lubricant appropriate to installation. 6. Inspect shaft and bearing housing for discoloration or other marking suggesting that 7. Ensure that shaft and housing are clean and free from burrs before fitting bearing. 8. If one bearing assembly of a pair shows an imperfection it is generally advisable to replace 9. When fitting bearing to shaft, apply force only to inner ring of bearing, and only to outer ring when 10. In the case of grease lubricated bearings (e.g. hub bearings) fill space between bearing and 11. Always mark components of separable bearings (e.g. taper roller bearings) in dismantling, to |