ARP5448/8B Plain Spherical Bearing Radial and Axial Clearance Measurement

Revised

9/21/2026

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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.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/ARP5448/8B
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, https://doi.org/10.4271/ARP5448/8B.
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Published
Sep 21
Product Code
ARP5448/8B
Content Type
Recommended Practice
Status
Revised
Language
English

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