ARP5448/8B Plain Spherical Bearing Radial and Axial Clearance Measurement
Revised
9/21/2026
- Content
- This test method provides a guidance for determining the total free play between the ball and outer ring of a spherical bearing when measured in both the radial and axial directions. Bearings covered by this test method include all plain spherical-type bearings, both self-lubricated (lined) and metal-to-metal.
- Citation
- SAE International Recommended Practice, Plain Spherical Bearing Radial and Axial Clearance Measurement, SAE Standard ARP5448/8B, Revised September 2026, Reaffirmed August 2018, Current April 2001, .