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MANUAL OF STANDARDS
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RECOMMENDED PRACTICES

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

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 


EN
 


IM
 
EC


H


N

 
O

 
C

 
A
R


PA

  


A
M
R
O
N

 
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07/2009 







 
http://www.aar.com/aar_standards-publications.htm
 
 
 

TO
 
 

EN
 
 

IM
 
EC
 
 
H

 
N

 
O

 
C

 
A

 
R

 
PA

 
 
A

 
M

 
R

 
O

 
N

 
 



 
 
07/2009 


Subject Standard Page
  
  
  
  
  

  

 


TO
  


EN
  

IM
  
  
EC
  
H

  

N


O

  

C

  

A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

 
 
07/2009 


Standard Subject Page
  
  
  

  

  

  


TO
  
  

EN
  

IM
  
  
EC
  
H

  

N

  

O

  

C


A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

 
 
07/2009 








 

                
    


 

TO
 

EN



IM
 
 
EC

 
H
N

 

O
C

 
  
A


R

 
PA

 
  
A

 
M


R

 
O

 
N



 

 
 
 




 
 
07/2009 


 
 
 


 

            
                


 

TO
 
           

EN

 

IM
           
EC
 

H

 
N
O

 
C

 

A


R


PA

 
         
A

 
M
R

 
O


N

 
 
     

 


 

 

 
 

 
 
07/2009 


 
             



 



 




TO
 

EN

            

 
IM
EC


H

           
N

             
O


C

 
A
R

             
PA


 
A


M


R

 
O

 
N


            

 
              


          



           




 
 
07/2009 


               

 
           

              
 


 

 

TO



EN



IM


EC

H

 
N


O



C

 
A


R

              
PA



A

 
M
R

             
O


            
N


 


 
 
07/2009 


 
 
             

 

 
  
 

 


TO
 


EN
 
            
 
 
IM
EC
 
             
H


N


O


C



A


R
PA

 
 
A
M

               

R
O

 
N


 
 

             


 
 
07/2009 


 
            
 


            
  

                  

 
 

TO
 
 


EN


IM
 
  
EC


H


N


O

 
C

 
A

 
R
PA

 
 
A

 
M


R


O

 
N

 

                  

             
 
 
                


 
 




 
 
07/2009 


             
 
 
         

 

Operating temperature range –40 °F to +250 °F

Heating sheds 350 °F for up to 1 hour and 100 cycles
Humidity 10% to 100%
Natural precipitation All types, continuous
Natural sunlight

TO
Salt fog Compliance with ASTM B-117 for 160 hours without detrimental corrosion
Ozone

EN
Compliance with ASTM D-1149 or D-518 at 50 hours minimum at 100 pphm at 100 °F
Caustic cleaners up to 13.0 pH maximum for up to 30 minutes.
Chemical

IM
Acidic cleaners down to 2.0 pH minimum for up to 30 minutes.
 
EC
 
H

            
N


O
C

 

A


R


PA



A

 
M


R


O


N

 



 
 
07/2009 


 


 

  


 
 

Table 4.1 Test matrix

TO
Test Name Vertical Load Applied Load Displacement Frequency Duration
Lateral Test All Upper Stops 20K ±20K Measured 1 Hz 15 minutes

EN
Lateral Test All Lower Stops 20K ±20K Measured 1 Hz 15 minutes

IM
Lateral Test Individual Stops 20K 0 to 20K EC Measured 0.1 Hz 10 cycles

 

H

 
N

 
O

 
C

 
A
R

 
PA

  

  

A
M

 
R

             
O


N

 
 
Table 4.2 Adapter pad tests
Test Name Vertical Loada/ Applied Load Displacement Frequency Duration
Pre-Test Lateral W Measured (±) Free travel 0.1 Hz 10 cycles
Pre-test Longitudinal W Measured (±) Free travel 0.1 Hz 10 cycles
W Measured (±) Free travel 4 Hz 15 minutes
Lateral Tests
E Measured (±) Free travel 4 Hz 15 minutes
Vertical Tests NA 2W (±) 0.5W Uncontrolled 2 Hz 8 hours
Longitudinal Tests W Measured (±) Free travel 4 Hz 15 minutes
Post-Test Lateral W Measured (±) Free travel 0.1 Hz 10 cycles
Post-Test Longitudinal W Measured (±) Free travel 0.1 Hz 10 cycles
 

 
 
07/2009 


 

 
 
 
 
 
 


 

TO



EN
 

IM
  EC
 
 
H

 
N
O

 
C

 

A

 
R


PA


 
A
M

 
R

 
O

 
N

 
 
 
 

 
 
07/2009 


 
 



 
 
 



 

TO
 
 

EN
 

IM
 

EC


H

 
N

 
O


C

 
A

           
R

            
PA


  
A


M
R

 
O

 
N

 
 
 



 
 

 

            


 
 
07/2009 


 
 
                 

 
 
 
PM Pearlitic Malleable
S Cast Steel
F Forging

TO
D Ductile

EN
 
 
C Crown only
IM
EC
T Thrust Shoulder only
CT Crown and Thrust Shoulder
H
N

 
O

5 ½ x 10 6½x9
C

6 x 11 7 x 12
A

6x8 7x9
R
PA

6 ½ x 12

 
A

            
M

 
R

 
O
N

 
 
 
             


 

 
 
07/2009 


TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. 6.1 tandard adapter requirements



 
 
07/2009 


Journal
Class A B C D E F G H J K
Size
+.016 +.062 +.000 +.031 +.062
D 5 1/2 × 10 8.500 7.182 1.938 .688 .500 –.078
1.125 6.125 –.000
8.219 –.125
6.156 –.094
.781 –.000
+.016 +.062 +.000 +.031 +.062
E 6 × 11 9.125 7.812 2.250 .719 .531 –.078
1.500 6.562 –.000
8.719 –.125
7.156 –.094
1.031 –.000
+.016 +.062 +.000 +.031 +.062
F 6 1/2 × 12 10.000 8.688 2.688 .750 .531 –.078
1.500 7.375 –.000
9.969 –.125
7.656 –.094
1.031 –.000
+.016 +.062 +.000 +.031 +.062
G 7 × 12 10.000 8.688 2.688 .688 .562 –.078
1.250 7.469 –.000
10.906 –.125
8.656 –.094
1.452 –.000
+.016 +.062 +.000 +.031 +.062
K 6 1/2 × 9 10.000 7.750 2.220 .750 .590 –.078
.875 6.438 –.000
9.969 –.125
7.656 –.094
1.080 –.000
+.016 +.062 +.000 +.031 +.062
L 6×8 9.125 6.781 1.734 .719 .566 –.078
.875 5.531 –.000
8.719 –.125
7.156 –.094
1.044 –.000
+.016 +.062 +.000 +.031 +.062

TO
M 7×9 10.000 7.750 2.220 .688 .457 –.078
.875 6.700 –.000
10.906 –.125
8.656 –.094
1.700 –.000

EN
Class L M N P Q R S T U V W X Y

IM
+.005 +.000 +.031 +.156
D 4.096 –.000
.398 –.036
3.938 4.875 .188 –.000
1.250 2.938 –.000
2.875 .938 1.188 .562 .625 30°
EC
+.005 +.000 +.031 +.156
E 4.346 –.000
.398 –.036
4.500 5.375 .188 –.000
1.500 3.812 –.000
3.094 .875 1.125 .375 .625 25°
H

+.005 +.000 +.031 +.156

F 4.971 .554 4.562 6.000 .250 2.000 3.812 3.500 .938 1.375 .562 .438 45°
N

–.000 –.036 –.000 –.000

O

+.005 +.000 +.031 +.156

G 5.440 –.000
.492 –.036
5.452 6.890 .281 –.000
2.000 4.062 –.000
3.500 1.452 1.850 .562 .875 30°
C

+.005 +.000 +.031 +.156

K 4.921 .301 4.562 6.000 .203 2.000 3.812 3.500 .938 1.375 .562 .520 45°
A

–.000 –.020 –.000 –.000

R

+.005 +.000 +.031 +.156

L 4.331 –.000
.228 –.020
4.500 5.375 .188 –.000
1.500 3.812 –.000
2.500 1.125 1.125 .670 .360 38°
PA

+.005 +.000 +.031 +.156

M 5.190 –.000
.381 –.020
5.890 6.890 .272 –.000
2.000 4.062 –.000
3.210 1.290 1.720 .680 .850 28°
A
M

Class Z AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM
R
O

+.047
D 2.375 4.188 0.16 52.5° 6.250 2.375 .156 .375 .375 1.031 –.078
— — 50±10
N

+.047
E 2.875 4.375 0.21 52.5° 6.688 2.500 .188 .375 .375 .781 –.078
— — 50±10
+.047
F 3.125 4.875 0.31 45° 7.500 3.000 .219 .500 .500 1.156 –.078
— — 50±10
+.047
G 3.250 5.312 0.31 52.5° 7.625 3.000 .610 .500 .500 1.125 –.078
— — 50±10
+.047
K — — 0.31 45° 6.562 3.000 .219 .500 .500 1.156 –.078
5.000 8.688 50±10
+.047
L — — 0.21 52° 5.656 2.500 .188 .375 .375 .781 –.078
4.500 7.812 50±10
+.047
M — — 0.31 62° 6.840 3.000 .219 .500 .500 1.125 –.078
5.000 8.688 50±10

Fig. 6.1 Standard adapter requirements (concluded)

 
 
07/2009 


TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. 6.2 Class G former standard

 
 
07/2009 


Fig. 6.3 Brinell hardness location

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. 6.4 Typical adapter—cross-hatched area defines critical area

 
 
07/2009 


Critical Area Critical Area

TO
EN
IM
Fig. 6.5 Scattered holes within limits Acceptable Fig. 6.6 Scattered holes exceed limits Rejected
EC
H

Critical Area Critical Area

N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. 6.7 Individual hole within limits Acceptable Fig. 6.8 Individual hole exceeds limits Rejected

 
 
07/2009 


Critical Area Critical Area

TO
EN
IM
Fig. 6.9 Porosity within limits Acceptable EC Fig. 6.10 Porosity exceeds limits Rejected
H

Noncritical Area Noncritical Area

N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. 6.11 Scattered holes within limits Acceptable Fig. 6.12 Scattered holes exceed limits Rejected

 
 
07/2009 


Noncritical Area Noncritical Area

TO
EN
IM
Fig. 6.13 Individual hole within limits Acceptable Fig. 6.14 Individual hole exceeds limits Rejected
EC
H

Noncritical Area Noncritical Area

N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. 6.15 Porosity within limits Acceptable Fig. 6.16 Porosity exceeds limits Rejected

 
 
07/2009 
 



 



           

   

 

TO
 
            

EN
 
 

IM
          
EC
            
 
H

 
N

            
O

 
C

 
A
R

             
 
PA


A

 
M

 
R

 
O

            
N

 
 
          
 
 
 
 

             
 

 
 

 
 
07/2009 
 

 
            
          
 
          
 
 
            
 
 

             

TO
 


EN
 

IM
 
EC
 
            
H

           
N

 
O

          
C

 
A

 
R

 
PA

 

A
M

             
R

 
O


N

 
 

 
 
07/2009 
 




 
              




 
            
  

TO



EN
 

IM
            
EC


H

 
N
O

 
C

 

A
R

 
PA


 
A


M

 
R
O

 
N

 

           

 

 
 

 

 
 
07/2009 
 

 
 
 

 

 
             

 
             

TO



EN
 

IM
 
EC
 

H
N

 
O

 
C

 
A
R

 
PA


           
A


M

 
R
O

 
N

             

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
07/2009 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

TO
 
 

EN
 

IM
  EC
 
 
H
N

 
O



C

              
A


R


PA

 
A


M

    


R
O

 
N






 
 
07/2009 
 



 
Bearing Class
5 1/2 × 10 6 × 11 6 1/2 × 12 7 × 12 6 1/2 × 9 6×8 7×9
Gauge
Gauge Description Letter Fig. No. Gauge No. Gauge Suffix
Unmachined Surfaces
Overall Width A C.1 AM-45084 3 4 or 8 5 or 7 6 or 9 5 or 7 4 or 8 6 or 9
Body Width G C.2 AM-45091 3 4 or 8 5 or 7 6 or 9 5 or 7 4 or 8 6 or 9
Outer Thrust Lug Spacing B C.3 AM-45085 3 4-5-7-8 4-5-7-8 6 or 9 4-5-7-8 4-5-7-8 6 or 9
Top Thrust Lug Spacing B C.4 AM-45116 N/A N/A N/A 6 N/A N/A N/A
Outer Thrust Lug Height C C.5 AM-45086 3 4 or 8 5 or 7 6 or 9 5 or 7 4 or 8 6 or 9
Combined Crown Radius E C.6 AM-45110 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

TO
Pedestal Fit U C.7 AM-45102 3 4 or 8 5 or 7 6 or 9 5 or 7 4 or 8 6 or 9
Machined Surfaces

EN
R C.8 AM-45109 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Centrality
C.9 AM-45114 N/A N/A N/A 6 N/A N/A N/A

IM
Q C.10 AM-45117 3-4-5-6 7-8-9
Equal Thickness
EC
C.11 AM-45115 N/A N/A N/A 6 N/A N/A N/A
Bearing Thrust Shoulder Thickness M C.12 AM-45096 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
H

Ring Master for Chordal Gauge P C.13 AM-45098 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

N

Bore Diameter H C.14 AM-45092 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

O

Concentricity and Taper K C.15 AM-45094 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Bearing Thrust Shoulder
C

Depth L C.16 AM-45095 3-4 5 6 7 8 9

A

Spacing and Relief N C.17 AM-45097 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

R

Chamfer Angle W C.18 AM-45104 3-4-5-6-7-8-9

PA

Chamfer Location X C.19 AM-45105 3-4-8 3-4-8 5 6 7 3-4-8 9

Heat Indicator Hole Diameter and Depth J C.20 AM-45093 3-4-5-6-7-8-9
A

Snap Ring Groove S C.21 AM-45101 3-4-5-6-7-8-9

M
R
O

 
N

Fig. C.1 AM-45084—Overall width gauge

 
 
07/2009 
 

TO
EN
IM
Fig. C.2 AM-45091—Body width gauge
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. C.3 AM-45085—Outer thrust lug spacing gauge

 
 
07/2009 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H

Fig. C.4 AM-45116—Top thrust lug spacing gauge (Class G—former standard only)
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. C.5 AM-45086—Outer thrust lug height gauge

 
 
07/2009 
 

TO
EN
IM
Fig. C.6 AM-45110—Combined crown radius gauge
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. C.7 AM-45102—Pedestal fit gauge

 
 
07/2009 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M

Fig. C.8 AM-45109—Centrality gauge

R
O
N

 
 
07/2009 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O

Fig. C.9 AM-45114—Centrality gauge (Former Standard 7 × 12 only)

N

 
 
07/2009 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. C.10 AM-45117—Equal thickness gauge

 
 
07/2009 
 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R

Fig. C.11 AM-45115FS—Equal thickness gauge (Former Standard 7 × 12 only)

O
N

 
 

 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M

Fig. C.12 AM-45096—Bearing thrust shoulder thickness gauge

R
O
N

Fig. C.13 AM-45098—Ring master for chordal gauge

 
 

 

TO
EN
Fig. C.14 AM-45092—Bore diameter—chordal gauge

IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. C.15 AM-45094—Concentricity and taper gauge

 
 

 

TO
EN
Fig. C.16 AM-45095—Bearing thrust shoulder depth gauge

IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. C.17 AM-45097—Bearing thrust shoulder spacing and relief gauge

 
 

 

TO
EN
IM
Fig. C.18 AM-45104—Bearing thrust shoulder chamfer angle gauge
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. C.19 AM-45105—Bearing thrust shoulder chamfer location gauge

 
 

 

TO
EN
Fig. C.20 AM-45093—Heat indicator hole diameter and depth gauge

IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. C.21 AM-45101—Snap ring groove gauge

 
 

 

Class Anvil No. Adapter Dwg. No. “A” “B”

D 5 1/2 × 10N AM-45131 .308 7°
E 6 × 11N AM-45130 .317 12°
F 6 1/2 × 12N AM-45129 .441 12°
G 7 × 12N None .359 90°
K 6 1/2 × 9N None .203 12°
L 6 × 8N None .155 12°
M 7 × 9N None .249 12°

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. C.22 Roller bearing adapter shoulder hardness tester

5 1/2 × 10 N, 6 × 11 N, 6 1/2 × 12 N, 7 × 12 N, 6 1/2 × 9 N
 
 

 

 

TO
EN
Dimensions (in.)

IM
A B C D E
EC
+0.005 +0.000
Bearing Nominal –0.000 +0.20 –0.005 +0.200
Class Journal Size Gauge No. (MMC) ±0.100 –0.00 (MMC) –0.000
H

D 5 12 × 10 AM-45084-3 8.219 2.250 4.500 8.094 3.500

N

E 6 × 11 AM-45084-4 8.719 2.000 5.000 8.594 4.125

O

F 6 12 × 12 AM-45084-5 9.969 2.250 4.750 9.844 3.375

C

G 7 × 12 AM-45084-6 10.906 2.250 5.000 10.781 4.125

A

K 6 12 × 9 AM-45084-7 9.969 2.250 4.750 9.844 3.375

R

L 6×8 AM-45084-8 8.719 2.000 5.000 8.594 4.125

PA

M 7×9 AM-45084-9 10.906 2.250 5.000 10.781 4.125

A

Fig. C.23 Gauge A—over-all width gauge

M
R
O
N

 
 

 

TO
EN
IM
EC
Dimensions (in.)
A B
H

+0.002 +0.000
Bearing Nominal
N

–0.000 –0.002
Class Journal Size Gauge No.
O

(MMC) (MMC)
D 5 12 × 10 AM-45085-3 3.094 2.938
C

E 6 × 11 AM-45085-4 3.968 3.812

A

F 6 12 × 12 AM-45085-5 3.968 3.812

R
PA

G 7 × 12 AM-45085-6 4.218 4.062

K 6 12 × 9 AM-45085-7 3.968 3.812
A

L 6×8 AM-45085-8 3.968 3.812

M

M 7×9 AM-45085-9 4.218 4.062

R
O

Fig. C.24 Gauge B—outer thrust lug spacing gauge

N

 
 

 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O

Fig. C.25 Gauge B—7 × 12 former standard top thrust lug spacing gauge
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

 
 

 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H

Dimensions (in.)
N

A B C D E
O

+0.000 +0.002 +0.000

Bearing Nominal
C

–0.005 –0.000 –0.002

Class Journal Size Gauge No. (MMC) ±0.100 (MMC) (MMC) ±0.500
A

D 5 12 × 10 AM-45086-3 2.75 4.750 1.078 0.953 3.000

R

E 6 × 11 AM-45086-4 3.625 5.625 0.828 0.703 2.750

PA

F 6 12 × 12 AM-45086-5 3.625 5.625 1.203 1.078 3.500

G 7 × 12 AM-45086-6 3.625 5.625 1.170 1.047 3.500
A

K 6 12 × 9 AM-45086-7 3.625 5.625 1.203 1.078 3.500

M
R

L 6×8 AM-45086-8 3.625 5.625 0.828 0.703 2.750

O

M 7×9 AM-45086-9 3.625 5.625 1.170 1.047 3.500

N

Fig. C.26 Gauge C—outer thrust lug height gauge

 
 

 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N

Fig. C.27 Gauge E—combined crown radius gauge

O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

 
 

 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H

Dimensions (in.)
N

A B C D
O

+0.005 +0.000
Bearing Nominal
C

–0.000 +0.200 –0.005

Class Journal Size Gauge No. (MMC) –0.000 (MMC) ±0.100
A

D 5 2 × 10
1 AM-45091-3 6.187 2.250 6.062 1.250
R

E 6 × 11 AM-45091-4 7.187 2.750 7.062 1.500

PA

F 6 12 × 12 AM-45091-5 7.687 2.750 7.562 2.000

G-FS 7 × 12 FS AM-45091-6FS 11.000 5.000 10.875 2.500
A
M

G 7 × 12 AM-45091-6 8.687 2.750 8.562 2.000

R

K 6 2 × 9
1 AM-45091-7 7.687 2.750 7.562 2.000
O

L 6×8 AM-45091-8 7.187 2.750 7.062 1.500

N

M 7×9 AM-45091-9 8.687 2.750 8.562 2.000

Fig. C.28 Gauge G—body width gauge

 
 

 

TO
Dimensions (in.)
A B C

EN
Bearing Nominal +0.010
Class Journal Size Gauge No. –0.000 Ref Ref

IM
D 5 12 × 10 AM-45092-3 5.188 0.926 1.375
EC
E 6 × 11 AM-45092-4 5.438 0.956 1.375
F 6 12 × 12 AM-45092-5 6.250 1.105 1.625
H

G 7 × 12 AM-45092-6 6.875 1.224 1.625

N

K 6 12 × 9 AM-45092-7 5.855 1.120 1.660

O

L 6×8 AM-45092-8 5.438 0.960 1.375

C

M 7×9 AM-45092-9 6.875 1.302 1.705

A
R

Fig. C.29 Gauge H—bore diameter chordal gauge

PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. C.30 Gauge J—heat indicator hole depth gauge

 
 

 

TO
EN
IM
Dimensions (in.)
A B C D E
EC
Bearing Nominal +0.000
Class Journal Size Gauge No. ±0.005 ±0.005 ±0.005 ±0.100 –0.005
H

D 5 12 × 10 AM-45094-3 1.312 1.750 0.812 6.000 4.091

N

E 6 × 11 AM-45094-4 1.375 2.000 0.750 6.250 4.341

O
C

F 6 12 × 12 AM-45094-5 1.750 2.000 0.750 7.000 4.966

G 7 × 12 AM-45094-6 1.750 2.000 0.750 7.000 5.435
A
R

K 6 12 × 9 AM-45094-7 1.500 1.500 0.750 6.000 4.916

PA

L 6×8 AM-45094-8 1.188 1.250 0.750 5.125 4.326

M 7×9 AM-45094-9 1.875 1.250 0.750 6.500 5.185
A
M
R

Fig. C.31 Gauge K—concentricity and taper gauge

O
N

 
 

 

TO
Dimensions (in.)

EN
A B C D E
+0.001 +0.000
Bearing Nominal

IM
–0.000 –0.001
Class Journal Size Gauge No. (MMC) (MMC) ±0.500 ±0.500 ±0.500
EC
D 5 12 × 10 AM-45095-3 0.398 0.362 5.500 4.500 1.875
E 6 × 11 AM-45095-4 0.398 0.362 5.500 4.500 1.875
H

F 6 12 × 12 AM-45095-5 0.554 0.518 7.000 6.000 2.000

N
O

G 7 × 12 AM-45095-6 0.492 0.456 7.000 6.000 2.000

C

K 6 12 × 9 AM-45095-7 0.301 0.265 6.000 5.000 2.000

L 6×8 AM-45095-8 0.228 .0192 5.000 4.000 1.875
A
R

M 7×9 AM-45095-9 0.381 0.360 6.000 5.000 2.000

PA

Fig. C.32 Gauge L—adapter thrust shoulder depth gauge

A
M
R
O
N

 
 

 

TO
EN
IM Dimensions (in.)
EC
A B C D E
H

+0.001 +0.000
Bearing Nominal –0.000 –0.001
N

Class Journal Size Gauge No. (MMC) (MMC) ±0.5 degree ±0.002 ±0.002
O

D 5 12 × 10 AM-45096-3 0.516 0.422 7.0 deg 0.398 0.362

C

E 6 × 11 AM-45096-4 0.547 0.453 12.0 deg 0.398 0.362

A

F 6 12 × 12 AM-45096-5 0.547 0.453 12.0 deg 0.554 0.518

R

G 7 × 12 AM-45096-6 0.578 0.484 0.0 deg. 0.492 0.456

PA

K 6 12 × 9 AM-45096-7 0.606 0.512 12.0 deg 0.301 0.281

L 6×8 AM-45096-8 0.582 0.487 12.0 deg 0.228 0.192
A

M 7×9 AM-45096-9 0.481 0.379 12.0 deg 0.381 0.360

M
R
O

Fig. C.33 Gauge M—adapter thrust shoulder thickness gauge

N

 
 

 

TO
AAR M-924 GAUGE N
CLASS O

EN
IM
EC
Dimensions (in.)
A B C
H
N

+0.000 +0.001 +0.000

Bearing Nominal –0.001 –0.000 –0.002
O

Class Journal Size Gauge No. (MMC) (MMC) (MMC)

C

D 5 12 × 10 AM-45097-3 6.125 6.187 0.094

A

E 6 × 11 AM-45097-4 6.562 6.625 0.094

R

F 6 12 × 12 AM-45097-5 7.375 7.437 0.094

PA

G 7 × 12 AM-45097-6 7.469 7.531 0.094

K 6 12 × 9 AM-45097-7 6.438 6.500 0.094
A

L 6×8 AM-45097-8 5.531 5.593 0.094

M

M 7×9 AM-45097-9 6.700 6.762 0.094

R
O
N

Fig. C.34 Gauge N—adapter thrust shoulder spacing and relief gauge

 
 

 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N

Dimensions (in.)
O

A B C
C

+0.0000
Bearing Nominal
A

–0.0002
Class Journal Size Gauge No.
R

±0.100 ±0.100 (MMC)

D 5 12 × 10 AM-45098-3 12.250 9.375 8.1920
PA

E 6 × 11 AM-45098-4 13.250 9.875 8.6920

A

F 6 12 × 12 AM-45098-5 14.250 11.125 9.9420

M

G 7 × 12 AM-45098-6 15.250 12.062 10.8800

R

K 6 12 × 9 AM-45098-7 14.250 11.125 9.8420

O

L 6×8 AM-45098-8 13.250 9.875 8.6620

N

M 7×9 AM-45098-9 15.250 12.062 10.3800

Fig. C.35 Gauge P—ring master for chordal gauge

 
 

 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M

Bearing Dimensions (in.)

R

Class Adapter Size Gauge No. A B

O

D 5 12 × 10 AM-45117-3 1.687 0.875

N

E 6 × 11 AM-45117-4 1.687 0.875

F 6 12 × 12 AM-45117-5 1.687 0.875
G 7 × 12 AM-45117-6 1.687 0.875
K 6 12 × 9 AM-45117-7 2.152 1.076
L 6×8 AM-45117-8 2.208 1.104
M 7×9 AM-45117-9 2.152 1.076

Fig. C.36 Gauge Q—equal thickness gauge

 
 

 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O

Fig. C.37 Gauge Q—7 × 12 former standard equal thickness gauge

C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

 
 

 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Nominal Dimensions (in.)

Bearing Journal A B C D E F G
Class Size Gauge No. ±0.100 ±0.100 ±0.100 ±0.100 ±0.100 ±0.100 ±0.100
D 5 12 × 10 AM-45109-3 8.000 6.000 1.688 5.500 0.500 1.625 1.250
E 6 × 11 AM-45109-4 9.000 6.500 2.000 6.000 0.750 2.250 1.500
F 6 12 × 12 AM-45109-5 9.500 7.125 2.000 6.750 0.375 2.250 2.250
G-FS 7 × 12 FS AM-45114FS 13.000 7.750 3.875 6.750 1.578 2.500 2.000
G 7 × 12 AM-45109-6 13.000 8.000 2.000 6.750 0.406 2.500 2.000
K 6 12 × 9 AM-45109-7 9.500 7.125 2.000 6.750 0.375 2.250 2.250
L 6×8 AM-45109-8 9.000 6.500 2.000 6.000 0.750 2.250 1.500
M 7×9 AM-45109-9 13.000 8.000 2.000 6.750 0.406 2.500 2.000
Fig. C.38 Gauge R—centrality gauge
 
 

 

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R

Fig. C.39 Gauge S—ring snap groove gauge and master

PA
A
M
R
O
N

 
 

 

TO
EN
IM
EC
Dimensions (in.)
A B C D E F G
H

Nominal +0.000
Bearing Journal
N

±0.005 –0.005
Class Size Gauge No.
O

(MMC) (MMC) +0.005 ±0.100 ±0.200 ±0.200 ±0.200

C

D 5 2 × 10
1 AM-45102-3 6.219 8.250 2.906 4.375 1.750 0.750 2.750
E 6 × 11 AM-45102-4 7.219 8.750 3.781 5.000 2.500 0.750 3.125
A
R

F 6 12 × 12 AM-45102-5 7.719 10.000 3.781 5.000 2.500 0.750 3.500

PA

G 7 × 12 AM-45102-6 8.719 10.937 4.031 5.250 2.500 0.750 4.000

K 6 12 × 9 AM-45102-7 7.719 10.000 3.781 5.000 2.500 0.750 3.500
A

L 6×8 AM-45102-8 7.219 8.750 3.781 5.000 2.500 0.750 3.125

M

M 7×9 AM-45102-9 8.719 10.937 4.031 5.250 2.500 0.750 4.000

R
O

Fig. C.40 Gauge U—pedestal fit gauge

N

 
 

 

Fig. C.41 Gauge W—bearing thrust shoulder chamfer angle gauge

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Dimensions (in.)
A B
+0.000 +0.001
Bearing Nominal –0.001 –0.000
Class Journal Size Gauge No. (MMC) (MMC)
D 5 12 × 10 AM-45105-3 0.188 0.219
E 6 × 11 AM-45105-4 0.188 0.219
F 6 12 × 12 AM-45105-5 0.250 0.281
G 7 × 12 AM-45105-6 0.281 0.312
K 6 12 × 9 AM-45105-7 0.203 0.234
L 6×8 AM-45105-8 0.188 0.219
M 7×9 AM-45105-9 0.272 0.303

Fig. C.42 Gauge X—bearing shoulder chamfer location gauge

 
 

 



Not in
Manufacturer Trademark
Production

ABEX Corporation X
(obsolete)

ABC-NACO Corporation unknown X

Advanced Cast Products unknown X
AMCAST Industrial Corporation
X
(Dayton Malleable Incorporated)

TO
American Koyo Corporation X

EN
General Standard Company
X
(Hayes-Albion Corporation)

IM
EC (obsolete)

Magnus NL Bearings X
National Castings Division
H

X
Midland-Ross Corporation
N
O

National Steel Car Corporation Limited X

C

Nippon Seiko Car Corporation Limited X

A
R

NTN Toyo Bearing Company Limited X

PA

Lord Corporation unknown X

A

Pennsy Corporation unknown X

M
R

PSM Supply X
O
N

R.H. Little Company or

SKF Canada LimitedAktiebolaget SKF X

Shriram Foundries unknown X

Steel Products Company

Sumitomo Corporation of America

Kawaguchi Metal Industries, Limited X
Kubota, Limited

Vindhyavasini Industries Pvt. Ltd.

 
 

 




 






 

 

TO
 

EN

 

IM

EC
 
 
H

 
N

 
O

 
C

 
A

 
R

 
PA

 
 
A

 
M

 
R
O

 
N


 


 



 


 
 

 

 
 





TO
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EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
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R
O
N

 
 
07/2009 








 
            



  
  

TO
  
  

EN


IM
 

EC
 
H

               
N


O


C


A

 
R

             
PA


 
A
M

               

R


O
N

                

 
             



 

 
 

 



 
 
07/2009 


 



 
 
            





         

TO



EN
 


IM

EC
 
 
H


N
O

                
C



A


R


PA


 
A


M


R


O



N




 
                


 
 
07/2009 


 
 
             
 
Table 4.1 Loads for AAR class bearings
Class D E F G K L M
GRL (000) 177 220 286 315 286 220 315
Bearing static load (kips) 21.0 26.3 34.4 38.0 34.4 26.3 38.0

 
 


TO

                 

EN



IM
 
EC


H


N

 
O


C


A

 
R


PA



A

 
M
R

 
O

              
N





 


 


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

 

 


2
Fx Fx
y = ---------  3L – x  + 3.678 ---------2-
6EI Ed


y = axle deflection due to bending (in.)

F = load on bearing center, pounds, from
Table 4.1.
E = Modulus of Elasticity of axle material

TO
(30E06 psi)
d = diameter of axle journal seat (in.)

EN
I = Moment of Inertia (0.0491d4)
x = distance from the plane of the cone backface

IM
to the dust guard diameter (in.)
EC
L = distance from load location to dust guard
diameter (in.)
Fig. 4.1
H
N

 
O


C



A
R

Variable Class E Class F

PA

F 26, 250 31,500

E 30E+06 30E+06
A

d 5.6910 6.1910
M

I 51.5034 72.1315
R

x 2.8750 2.9375
O
N

L 5.9275 6.4375
y 6.36E–04 6.39E–04





 
 

Table 4.2 Loads and relative fretting index for current AAR class bearings
Class D E F F G K L M
Load 177 220 263 286 315 286 220 315
Fretting index 0.88 1.00 1.00 1.09 0.60 0.50 0.50 0.50

 
 
07/2009 


 
 

      

 
 

              

Table 4.3 Minimum counter bore diameter
Class Minimum Diameter (in.)

TO
D 7.745
E 8.245

EN
F 9.370

IM
G 10.270
K
EC
L Not Applicablea/
M
H
N

 
O

 
C

             
A


R


PA

 
             
A


M


R
O
N

 
 
07/2009 


 

              
 

Table 5.1 Applicable specifications for interchangeable components
Component Specification Section
  
  
  
  
  

TO
  
  

EN
  
  

IM
  
EC
 
H


N



O


C


A

 
R
PA

 

A

 
M

        

R

            
O


N

 
 
 
 

 


 
 
07/2009 


 
            

              

              


 



  

TO
  
  

EN
  

IM
 

EC


H


N


O

 
C


A
R

 
PA

 
 
A


M


R


O

 
N

 

 
              


 
            

 

 
 
07/2009 


 
 


 
           
             

 
           

 

TO

    

EN


IM
           
              
EC

 
H
N

 
O

             
C


A

 
R


PA


 
A


M

           
R



O


N

             

 
                

            
               

 


            


           

 
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07/2009 


 
              

            


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N

 
 
07/2009 
 




Vertical Load (lb) Percentage of Times at Load
22400 2.24
24000 1.17
24800 1.49
25600 1.86
26400 2.32
27200 2.66
28000 2.79

TO
28800 3.15
29600 4.09

EN
30400 4.98
31200 6.19

IM
32000 7.43
EC
32800 9.42
33600 11.36
H

34400 11.71
N

35200 10.10
O
C

36000 7.19
36800 4.38
A
R

37600 2.55
PA

38400 1.40
40000 1.52
A
M
R
O
N

 
 
07/2009 
 



 


 

 
               

               


TO
 

EN
 
          

IM

EC
 

H

 
N

    

O

             
C


A

 
R

 
PA


            
A


M
R

 
O

 
N

 
 
 
              


 
 
 

 
 
07/2009 
 

            

 
 


 
 
               
              
 

TO
 


EN
              


IM
 

EC

             
H


N


O

 
C


A


R


PA


 
A
M

             

R


O
N

 

 
 
 




 
 
07/2009 
 

 



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

TO


EN
            


IM

               
EC

H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

 
 
07/2009 
 

 
                   
                    

                 
          
          

                       
                    
               

 

                   
                      
                    
               

TO
                  

                     
                     
              

EN
 
               
           

IM
          
                 
     
EC
                 
        
H

                       
 
N

      
           
                 
O

        
C

                    
A

            
         
R

           
PA

                      
              

                    
A

                      
      
M
R

                      
                    
O

                        
                       
N

   
   
                    
                         
                         
                      

                     
                           
                            
          

 

                
       

                     
                      

              
       

                    

                                              
                                    
                     

 
 
07/2009 
 

 
Bearing type: Date:
Seal type: Rail car no.:
Bearing serial No.: Location under car:
Field Service Information:
Mounted lateral clerance
Locking plate information
Field service conditions
Time in service
Approximate accumulated mileage

TO
Visual Inspection:
Bearing condition Pass Fail General observations

EN
Seal condition

IM
Weight percentage grease loss
EC
Signs of high temperature
Component wear
H

Material fatigue
N
O

Internal corrosion
C

Conclusion:
A

Grease meets requirements Grease does not meet requirements

R

Recommend approval Withhold approval

PA
A
M
R
O
N

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07/2009 
 



 



 



 


TO



EN


IM
  
EC

  
H


N

  

O

 
C

  

A


R


PA



A


M


R

 
O
N

 
               
 

 
               
 




 
 
07/2009 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 

   
 

TO
 
                    

EN
  

IM
 

EC
 
 
H

 
N


O
C

 

A
R

 
PA

 
A

 
M


R

   

O

 
N

 
 
                 

  
 

 
                 




 
 
07/2009 
 

 
 
 

 
 




 

TO
 

EN
 


IM
 EC
 

H


N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

 
 

 




  


             
            
             
              


 

TO



EN
             

IM

                
EC
             

H

                  
N


O


C



A

             
R


PA

 
          
A


M
R

             

O

    

N



 
 

 




 






 

 

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 

EN
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 

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
EC
 
 
H

 
N

 
O

 
C

 
A

 
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 
PA

 
 
A

 
M

 
R

 
O

 
N

 
 
 

 



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 



 

 




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 
 
07/2009 









 
 
 

 

TO
        


EN
 

IM
 EC
 
           
   
H


N
O

 
C

              

A


R


PA

 
A

 
M


R

 
O


N

  

           

 
  
  
 
  

 
 
07/2009 


Table 3.1 Dimensions of standard spacers

C
Class Size A B
Minimum Maximum
D 512 × 10 0.125 5.201 5.625 5.799
E 6 × 11 0.125 5.701 6.125 6.250
F 612× 12 0.131 6.201 6.625 7.080
G 7 × 12 0.131 7.015 7.438 7.689
(All dimensions in inches.)

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. 3.1 Requirements for standard spacers

 
 
07/2009 


 
 
 

Class Test Load (lb)
D 112000
E 113000
F 109000
G 143000

  



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 


EN
 

 
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
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






 
 
 
             


TO
 


EN


IM
 

EC
 
           
H

   

N


O
C

 
              
A


R


PA


 
A
M

 

R
O

 
N


           
 

 
  
  
 
  

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07/2009 


 
 





 
 

Class Test Load (lb)
D, E, F 121000

TO
G 154000

EN
  


IM

            
EC


H

Table 4.1 Standard dimensions of seal wear rings

N
O

Bearing Class D E F G
C

Nominal Journal Size 512 × 10 6 × 11 612 × 12 7 × 12

Dimension Tolerance Value (in.)
A
R

A Maximum 5.1885 5.6885 6.1885 7.0010

PA

B Nominal 1.584 1.678 1.866 1.741

C Nominal 5.687 6.187 6.812 7.687
A

D Minimum 0.375 0.375 0.375 0.375

M
R
O
N

Fig. 4.1 Standard cross section of seal wear ring

 
 
07/2009 
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Fig. 4.2 Seal wear ring press arrangement

TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

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

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EC
H
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C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
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N

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07/2009 
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
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
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
 
 
 

 

TO



EN
 

IM
 EC
 
           

H


N
O

 
C

              

A


R


PA

 
A

 
M


R

 
O


N

  

            

 
 





 



 
 
07/2009 


 
             

  
  
  
  
Table 3.1 End cap interchangeable dimensions (reference Fig. 3.1)
Roller Bearing Class
Dimension
D (in.) E (in.) F (in.) G (in.)
A (Max.) 8.010 8.560 9.650 10.750

TO
B (Min.) 7.289 7.719 8.719 9.719

EN
C (Min.) 5.693 6.193 6.818 7.693
D (Max.) 0.260 0.250 0.250 0.250

IM
E (Max.) 0.665 0.718 0.906 0.787
EC
F (B.C.) 3 12 3 78 414 4 58
G (Min.) 932 1532 932 132
H

H (Nom.) 1516 1 116 1 3166 1 516

N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

 
 
07/2009 


TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA

Fig. 3.1 Axle end cap

A

 
M


R

 
O

Table 4.1 End cap load and deflection requirements

N

Bearing Class D E, L F, K G, M
Applied load (×1000 lb) 50 80 100 110
Loaded deflection (in. min.) 0.015 0.015 0.020 0.025
Permanent set (in. max.) 0.005 0.006 0.007 0.013

 
 


 
 

 

 
 
07/2009 


 
 
  


TO
EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C

Fig. 5.1 End cap test fixture

A
R

 
PA


 
A


M

 
R
O

 
N

 
 

 

 

  
 
                
 

 
 
07/2009 









 
 
             

 

TO



EN
 

IM
 EC
 
           
   
H


N
O

 
C

              

A


R


PA

 
A

 
M


R

 
O


N

            
           

 
  
  
  

  

 
 
07/2009 


Fig. 3.1 Standard cross section of backing ring

TO
Table 3.1 Interchangeable backing ring dimensions

EN
Roller Bearing Class
Dimension

IM
D (in.) E (in.) F (in.) G (in.)
EC
A (Max.) 7.950 8.600 9.600 10.600
B (Max.) N/A 7.028 7.528 7.997
H

C (Max.) N/A 0.375 0.375 0.645

N

E (Max.) 0.225 0.252 0.250 0.225

O

F (max.) 0.665 0.718 0.906 0.787

C

G (Max.) 5.686 6.186 6.811 7.684

A

H (Min.) 7.289 7.719 8.719 9.719

R

J (Max.) 1.050 1.206 1.082 0.644

PA

Note: Dimension “A” must exceed dimension “B” by at least 0.750 in. to provide adequate back face to avoid slipping of
pulling collars when removing bearings from journal.
A
M
R
O
N

 
 
07/2009 


 
 
 

Class Test Load (lb)
D 101,000
E 102,000
F 94,000
G 130,000

                
             

TO



EN

 

IM

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Fig. 4.1 Backing ring press arrangement

Fig. 4.2 Stub axle Classes D, E, F, and G

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

           
            

 

TO
 


EN
             
 
 

IM
 
EC

 
H

         

N


O


C


A

               
R

             
PA

           
            

A


M

 
R


O


N

 




 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
07/2009 


 
 
 
 
Property Specification Analysis Method
   
    

 

TO
Property Specification Analysis Method
   

EN



IM

EC
   

H

   

N

   

O

  

C

  
A

  
R

 
PA

  
  
A
M

  
R

  
O

   

N

  

  
  
 
 
   
   
  
 
  
  
  
  
   

 
 
07/2009 


 
          
             


 
               
          
   
 

TO
EN
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EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
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R
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 
 
07/2009 
 


 
 



 
 



 

TO
 

EN
 

IM
 

EC
 
H

  

N

 
O

 
C


A

 
R
PA

 
 
A
M

 

R


O

               
N


             
             




 
 
07/2009 
 

 
 



 




 


TO
Condition A Condition B
Speed (rpm) 560 900

EN
Duration

IM
Total miles 5,000 5,000
No. revolutionsa/ 2,801,127 2,801,127
EC
Total time (hrs) 92.4 51.9
H

Test cycle (hrs)

N

On/off 21/3 24/0

O

Temperature control of bearing Fan-directed ambient air maintained at Flow of tap water through a jacketed bearing
C

77 °F 2 °F cup activated at 180 °F

A

Vibration table inputs

R

Frequency 38 Hz 38 Hz
PA

Displacement 1/16 in. peak-to-peak amplitude in vertical 1/16 in. peak-to-peak amplitude in vertical
plane through axis of stub axle and test plane through axis of stub axle and test
A

bearing bearing
M

 
R

 
O


N



             


 



 



 
 
07/2009 
 

 

 


(weight G – weight F)(100)

% grease (seal case areas) = ------------------------------------------------------------------
(weight C – weight A)

(weight E – weight D)(100)

% grease (cone assemblies) = ------------------------------------------------------------------
(weight C – weight A)
 

TO

 

EN


IM
  EC
 

H

 
N
O

 
C

 
A

 
R


PA

 
 
              
A


M
R

(initial consistency – final consistency)(100)

O

consistency = -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(initial consistency)
N

 
              
 

(weight B – weight C)(100)

weight % grease loss = ------------------------------------------------------------------
(weight B – weight A)

 
 
07/2009 
 


Grease Type Date
Seal Type Test Conditions A B
Grease Distribution/Grease Loss Weight
A pretest—nonlubricated bearing assembly without cap screws, endcap, locking plate
B pretest—lubricated bearing assembly without cap screws, endcap, locking plate
C posttest—lubricated bearing assembly without cap screws, endcap, locking plate
D pretest—bearing cones dry
E posttest—bearing cones, lubricated
F pretest—seals, dry
G posttest—seals, lubricated

TO
Yes No
Grease on all cage bars posttest

EN
Continuous lube film on outer raceway posttest

IM
Continuous lube film on all rollers posttest
No grease in seal case areas posttest
EC
Signs of grease cracking posttest
H

Signs of grease caking posttest

N

Signs of globule formation posttest

O

Penetration Pretest/Posttest Value

C

Initial pretest
A

Seal posttest
R

Cone assemblies posttest

PA

Spacer posttest
Inspection/Calculations Pass Fail Results
A

State of migration
M

Distribution
R
O

Seal compatibility
N

Consistency
Percentage weight loss
Conclusion Yes No
Recommend approval

Signature ____________________________________________ Date ________________________________________

 
 
07/2009 
 


 
 

 


 
 
   
 

TO
 

EN
 

IM
 
 
EC
 
H

 
N
O

 
C

 
A

 
R
PA

 


A


M
R

 
O



N


 

 
 
07/2009 
 

TO
EN
IM
Fig. B.1 Seal swell test specimen—method of attaching wire for weighing
EC
 

H


N


O
C

                
              
A

  

R

           
PA


A

 
M


R

 
O


N


  
               
 
 
              





 



 
 
07/2009 
 

 
              

 
  
     
  
              

 
  


TO



EN
 


IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. B.2 Durometer and bond test specimen—procedure for measuring durometer
 
               
 
  


 
 
07/2009 
 

 

  
               
 
 
 
         

  W3 – W4  –  W1 – W2    100 
swell volume = ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 W1 – W2 

TO


EN
W1 = initial specimen weight in air (0 days)
W2 = initial specimen weight in water (0 days)

IM
W3 = test period specimen weight in air (7, 14, 21, 28 days)
W4 = test period specimen weight in water (7, 14, 21, 28 days)
EC
  
 
H


N

 
O


C

 
A
R

               
PA


A

(initial hardness – test period hardness) (100)

hardness = ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
M

initial hardness
R
O

         
N

 

 

 






 
 
07/2009 
 



 
              


                
 
    
 
 

TO
 
 

EN

 

IM
  
EC
  
           
H

    

N

 
O
C

 

A

 
R
PA

 
 
A

 
M

    

R
O

 

N


  
   

 

    


 

 
 


 
 
07/2009 
 


 
 


 
 
 
 
 

TO
 

EN
 
 
 
IM
EC
 
H

                
N


O


              
C

          
A


R

 
PA



A

              
M


R


O


N

 

         





          


 
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07/2009 
 

 
 


            
               

       



 


TO
           


EN
 


IM


EC


H


N

 
O


C

 
A

              
R


PA

   


             
A


M

             
R

             
O


N


 

             




             






 
 
07/2009 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

             



TO


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 
 
07/2009 
 






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 
 
07/2009 








 

             

             

  

TO
  
  

EN
  

IM
 
EC
 

H


N


O

 
    
C


A


R

 
PA

 

A

 
M


R

 
O


N

        

            


               


             

             


 


 
 
07/2009 


 
              

 
 
 
 
 
  

  
 

TO
 

EN
 
Property Specification Analysis method

IM
   
EC
 
   
H

 
N

   

O

   

C

 
A

 
R

 
PA

 
 
 
A


M
R
O
N

 
 
07/2009 


 
    
   
   
 

   
   
 


DIMENSION (in. unless otherwise noted)

A B) C D E F G H J K N P

TO
Bearing Class
and Size (in.) Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min.
.495 .390 .075 .055 .015 .031 .0125 .0075 7.574 7.763 7.758 1.625 5.688 7.077
D (5 1/2 × 10) 45°

EN
[12.6] [9.9] [1.9] [1.4] [.4] [.8] [.3] [.2] [192.4] [197.2] [197.1] [41.3] [144.5] [179.8]
.526 .421 .075 .055 .015 .031 .0125 .0075 8.074 8.263 8.258 1.655 6.190 7.507
E (6 × 11) 45°
[13.4] [10.7] [1.9] [1.4] [.4] [.8] [.3] [.2] [205.1] [209.9] [209.8] [42.0] [157.2] [190.7]

IM
.558 .453 .075 .055 .015 .031 .0125 .0075 9.199 9.388 9.383 1.905 6.815 8.452
F (6 1/2 × 12) 45°
[14.2] [11.5] [1.9] [1.4] [.4] [.8] [.3] [.2] [233.7] [238.5] [238.4] [48.4] [173.1] [214.7]
EC
.558 .453 .075 .055 .015 .031 .0125 .0075 10.099 10.288 10.283 1.843 7.688 9.507
G (7 × 12) 45°
[14.2] [11.5] [1.9] [1.4] [.4] [.8] [.3] [.2] [256.5] [261.3] [261.2] [46.8] [195.3] [241.5]
K (6 1/2 × 9) 8.903
H

No Interchangeable Seals [226.1]

N

L (6 × 8) 7.970
No Interchangeable Seals [202.4]
O

M (7 × 9) 9.250
C

No Interchangeable Seals [235.0]

A
R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

Fig. 4.1 Seal case clearance outline and limiting dimensions

 
 
07/2009 


 
    
    
   
   
   
   

 
   

 

TO
EACH ADDITIONAL EACH ADDITIONAL
EACH NEW EACH ADDITIONAL BEARING BEARING SIZE

EN
TESTS SEAL DESIGN GREASE TYPE CERTIFICATE CLASS
REQUIRED (Category 1) (Category 2) (Category 3) (Category 4)

IM
4.1 Sealing Element 4.1.1 through 4.1.4 4.1.1 through 4.1.4 4.1.4 Seal Torque 4.1.4 Seal Torque
(one time only)
EC
4.2 Seal Case 4.2.1 through 4.2.5 4.2.5 Grease 4.2.2 Removal Force 4.2.2 Removal Force
H

Compatibility
N

(Non-metallic only)
O

4.3 Seal Assembly 4.3.1 through 4.3.6 4.3.5 Vibration 4.3.3 Dust Ingress 4.3.6 Accelerated
C

4.3.4 Water Spray Life

4.3.5 Vibration
A

4.3.6 Accelerated
R

Life
PA

4.4 Seal Field 4.4.1 Field Service M-942, Appendix D M-942, Appendix D Not Required
Service
A
M
R
O
N

 
 
07/2009 


 
 
        
                
     

 


1. Manufacturer’s name or initials
2. Manufacturer’s part number
3. Month and year of manufacture

TO
4. Country of manufacture

EN



IM
 EC

XYZ 12345 1-05 USA
H
N

 
O

 
C


 
A


R
PA

 
          
 
A
M

 
R


O


N


 

            


 
 

 


 
 
07/2009 
 



 

 
          


 
 


TO
 


EN
 

IM


EC
 

H


N

            
O

                
C

  

A

 
R

 
PA


A
M
R
O
N

 
 
07/2009 
 



 
 





 



TO
               


EN
 


IM

EC

              
 
H
N

 
O

 
C


A

  

R

            
PA

  



A

               
M


R


O


N

 
 
               


         


 
 
07/2009 
 



 
 
 
                     
                 

 
               


TO

  

EN
  
 

IM
   

EC
   
H
N

  
O
C

 
A
R

   
   
PA

   

     

    
A

Fig. C.1 Low temperature start/stop profile

M
R

 

O


N


 


 





               





 
 
07/2009 
 

 
 
              



 


 

 
          

TO


EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C
A

Fig. C.2 Water spray setup

R
PA
A
M
R
O
N

 
 
07/2009 
 

 
             



 
 

 
 
 


TO

 

EN
            


IM
 
EC

H

  

N

 
O


C

 
A


R


PA

               

A

 
M


R
O

100  weight B – weight C 

weight % grease loss = -----------------------------------------------------------------
N

weight B – weight A

 
 
07/2009 
 


Type Date
Seal Type Test Conditions A B

Grease Distribution/Grease Loss Weight

A. Pre-test— non-lubricated bearing assembly w/o end cap, cap screws, and locking plate
B. Pre-test— lubricated bearing assembly w/o end cap, cap screws, and locking plate
C. Post-test—lubricated bearing assembly w/o end cap, cap screws, and locking plate
D. Post-test—non-lubricated bearing assembly w/o end cap, cap screws, and locking plate
(this is a cross-check to Item A)
100  B – C 
weight % grease loss = ----------------------------

TO
B–A

EN
Penetration Value
Initial—pre-test

IM
Final—post-test
EC
Inspection/Calculations
H

Seal Properties Pass Fail General Observation

N
O

Elastomer Hardness
C

Elastomer Bond
Seal Compatibility
A
R

Seal Wear
PA

Weight % Grease Loss

A

Conclusion
M

Yes No
R

Seal meets requirements

O
N

Signature Date

 
 
07/2009 
 

 
 
             
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

TO
 


EN
 


IM
 
EC


H
N

 
O



C


A

 
R


PA



A
M
R
O
N

 
 
07/2009 
 





 
    
           

 


 

TO

            

EN


IM
 

EC


H

 
N

  

O


C



A


R
PA

 

A

 
M


R


O


N








 

 
            


              
            



 
 
07/2009 
 

 
              

              

             


 





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

EN
 
 

IM

EC


H

 
N


O

 
C


A

           
R


PA



A
M
R
O
N

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
Installation Date Removal Date
Seal Type Grease Type
Car Number Lateral Clearance
Operating Conditions Mileage

Grease Distribution/Grease Loss Weight

A. Pre-test— non-lubricated bearing assembly w/o end cap, cap screws, and locking plate
B. Pre-test— lubricated bearing assembly w/o end cap, cap screws, and locking plate
C. Post-test—lubricated bearing assembly w/o end cap, cap screws, and locking plate
D. Post-test—non-lubricated bearing assembly w/o end cap, cap screws, and locking plate

TO
(this is a cross-check to Item A)
100  B – C 
weight % grease loss = ----------------------------

EN
B–A

IM
Contamination Value
EC
Foreign matter—pre-test
Foreign matter—post-test
H

Water content—pre-test
N

Water content—post-test
O
C

Inspection/Calculations
A
R

Bearing Properties Pass Fail General Observation

PA

Bearing pitting/etching beyond

reconditioned bearing requirements of H-II
A

Solids ingress greater than 0.5%

M

Water ingress greater than 0.5%

R

Weight % grease loss greater than 10%

O

Bearing components with blue discoloration

N

Grease scorched/oxidized
Blistered seal elastomeric elements

Conclusion
Yes No
Seal meets requirements

Signature Date

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EN
IM
EC
H
N
O
C

(all dimensions in inches)

Class Size A B C D E F G H J K L M N P
A

D 5 1/2 × 10 3 1/2 29/32 4 9/16 4 1/8 1 25/32 3/4 21/32 1 7/16 1/4 9/32 3/4 3 7/16 1/32
R

E 6 × 11 3 7/8 1 1/32 5 7/64 4 21/32 1 7/8 7/8 3/4 1 5/32 7/16 5/16 9/32 27/32 3 13/16 1/32
PA

F 6 1/2 × 12 4 1/4 1 5/32 5 11/16 5 3/16 2 1/8 1 27/32 1 5/16 1/2 5/16 5/16 15/16 4 3/16 1/32
G 7 × 12 4 5/8 1 9/32 6 1/4 5 23/32 2 1/4 1 1/8 15/16 1 1/2 1/2 5/16 11/32 1 1/32 4 9/16 1/32
A

K 6 1/2 × 9 Use Class F Locking Plate

M
R
O

NOTES:
1. ALL TABS OF THE LOCKING PLATE ARE TO BE BENT UP FLAT AGAINST THE SIDES OF THE HEXAGON ON THE CAP SCREW WHEN THE
N

ROLLER BEARING ASSEMBLY IS APPLIED TO THE AXLE.

2. ALL DIMENSIONS REFERENCED TO THE “A” DIA. CONSTRUCTION CIRCLE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
3. MATERIAL: 1010 STEEL OR EQUIVALENT. HOT ROLLED OR COLD ROLLED 45–75 ROCKWELL B HARDNESS; .050-IN. TO .080-IN. STOCK.
4. TUMBLE BLAST TO REMOVE SHARP CORNERS. FINISHED PART TO BE PHOSPHATE-COATED AND OILED OR ZINC-PLATED.

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Cap Screw
Class (Journal Size)
Size Torque (ft·lb)a/
D (5 1/2 × 10) 7/8 in.–9 160

TO
E (6 × 11) 1 in.–8 290
F (6 1/2 × 12) 1 1/8 in.–7 420

EN
G (7 × 12) 1 1/4 in.–7 490
K (6 1/2 × 9) 1 1/8 in.–7 420

IM
 
EC
 
H


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3. MATERIAL: STEEL PER SAE SPECIFICATION J429, GRADE 2, WITH MANUFACTURER-CERTIFIED MINIMUM PROOF LOAD OF 45,000 PSI *CAP SCREWS FOR FREIGHT CAR
ROLLER BEARING UNITS (MARKED *) MUST BE COLD-HEADED AND ROLL-THREADED. THE CAP SCREW BLANK BEFORE THREAD ROLLING MUST HAVE A UNIFORM
DIAMETER THROUGH ITS ENTIRE LENGTH TANGENT TO THE FILLET RADIUS UNDER THE HEAD. THIS DIAMETER IS THAT SIZE REQUIRED FOR PROPER THREAD
ROLLING AND IS APPROXIMATELY EQUAL TO PITCH. CAP SCREWS MUST BE CLEAN AND FREE OF LOOSE SCALE. ALL HOT MADE CAP SCREWS MUST BE TUMBLED,
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4. HOLES FOR LACING WIRES ARE OPTIONAL.
5. CAP SCREWS FOR FREIGHT CAR ROLLER BEARING ASSEMBLIES ARE TO BE OF THE SIZES SHOWN ON STANDARD S-702.

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Roller Bearing Applications with Housing End Covers That Rotate
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Narrow Adapter Key with integrated shim

Specification M-924 Class K (6 1/2 × 9)
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Figs. 6.1 and 6.2

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Wide Adapter
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Wide Adapter Superseded by above-formed

key and washer for Class E (6 × 11)

a/ For information only. When required by design, refer to the AAR Manual of Standards and Recommended
Practices, Section D, Standard S-377.
b/ Refer to the AAR Manual of Standards and Recommended Practices, Section D, for details

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