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Jake Raby · 09-07-2009, 06:06 PM

I'll post some pics of the IMS bearing tomorrow.. It was loose inside the shaft and the noise was coming from that more than actual roller/ race wear..

First time I had seen this.. basically the internal snap ring was the only thing holding it in place..

09-07-2009, 06:06 PM	#26
Jake Raby Engine Surgeon Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cleveland GA USA Posts: 2,425	I'll post some pics of the IMS bearing tomorrow.. It was loose inside the shaft and the noise was coming from that more than actual roller/ race wear.. First time I had seen this.. basically the internal snap ring was the only thing holding it in place..