Carrier Bearings

1982 Volkswagen Rabbit Base, 2D Convertible, Standard TransSECTION Carrier Bearings
Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware broken A Require repair or replacement of hardware
Attaching hardware missing C Require replacement of hardware
Attaching hardware not functioning A Require repair or replacement of hardware
Bearing rollers, balls or races are worn, pitted, noisy, or feel rough when rotated as an assembly A Require replacement of bearing assembly
Bracket bent, affecting performance A Require repair or replacement
Bracket bent, not affecting performance Β  No service suggested or required
Bracket broken, affecting performance A Require replacement
Bracket broken, not affecting performance 2 Suggest repair or replacement of bracket
Bracket corroded, affecting performance A Require repair or replacement
Bracket corroded, not affecting performance 2 Suggest repair or replacement
Bracket cracked, affecting performance A Require repair or replacement
Bracket cracked, not affecting performance 1 Suggest repair or replacement
Bracket holes elongated, affecting performance A Require repair or replacement
Bracket holes elongated, not affecting performance Β  No service suggested or required
Bracket loose, affecting performance A Require repair or replacement
Bracket loose, not affecting performance 1 Suggest repair or replacement
Bracket missing C Require replacement
Cracked B Require replacement
Rough (brinelling, spalling) A Require replacement
Rubber deteriorated, affecting performance A Require replacement
Seized A Require replacement
RENDER: 1.0x

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