Must the Thrust Bearing Be Replaced?
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Thrust bearing damage must be replaced. The following is a detailed explanation about thrust bearings: 1. Definition: A thrust bearing (or plane bearing) is a component consisting of a flat cage assembly with needles, cylindrical rollers, or steel balls, along with flat washers. 2. Types: Thrust bearings are categorized into needle-type thrust bearings and ball-type thrust bearings. 3. Function: The needles and cylindrical rollers are retained and guided by the flat cage. When used with different series of DF thrust bearing washers, they provide various combinations for bearing configurations.