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  • Volkswagen Rod Bearing - 071-105-561-A-GLB
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    Volkswagen Bearing Part Number: 071-105-561-A-GLB

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    • Other Name: Bearing Shell; Main Bearing
    • Replaces: 071-105-561-A-007
    Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
    • Atlas | 2018-2023 | Launch Edition, S, SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line, SEL R-Line Black | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
    • Atlas Cross Sport | 2020-2023 | SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line, SEL R-Line Black, Trendline | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
    • CC | 2009-2016 | 4 Motion, Executive, Executive 4 Motion, Lux, V6 Executive 4Motion, VR6, VR6 4Motion, VR6 4Motion Executive, VR6 Sport | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
    • Corrado | 1992-1994 | SLC | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
    • Eos | 2007-2008 | 3.2, VR6 | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
    • EuroVan | 2001-2003 | GLS, MV | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
    • Golf | 1999-2005 | GTI, GTI GLX, GTI VR6 | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
    • Jetta | 1999-2004 | GLI, GLS, GLX | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
    • Passat | 2012-2018, 2006-2008, 1993-1994 | 3.6, GLX, GT, SE, SEL Premium, VR6 | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
    • R32 | 2008, 2004 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
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  • Volkswagen Rod Bearing - 06L-105-701-J-GLB
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    Volkswagen Bearing Part Number: 06L-105-701-J-GLB

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    • Other Name: Connecting Rod Bearing
    Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
    • Atlas | 2024 | Peak Edition SE, Peak Edition SEL, SE, SEL, SEL Premium R-Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
    • Atlas Cross Sport | 2024 | SE, SEL, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
  • Volkswagen Rod Bearing - 06K-105-591-AH-WEI
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    Volkswagen Bearing Shell Part Number: 06K-105-591-AH-WEI

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    • Other Name: BRG SHELL; Main Bearing
    Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
    • Atlas | 2024 | Peak Edition SE, Peak Edition SEL, SE, SEL, SEL Premium R-Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
    • Atlas Cross Sport | 2024 | SE, SEL, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
  • Volkswagen Rod Bearing - 06K-105-591-AH-VIO
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    Volkswagen Bearing Shell Part Number: 06K-105-591-AH-VIO

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    • Other Name: BRG SHELL; Main Bearing
    Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
    • Atlas | 2024 | Peak Edition SE, Peak Edition SEL, SE, SEL, SEL Premium R-Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
    • Atlas Cross Sport | 2024 | SE, SEL, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
  • Volkswagen Rod Bearing - 06K-105-591-AH-SWA
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    Volkswagen Bearing Shell Part Number: 06K-105-591-AH-SWA

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    • Other Name: BRG SHELL; Main Bearing
    Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
    • Atlas | 2024 | Peak Edition SE, Peak Edition SEL, SE, SEL, SEL Premium R-Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
    • Atlas Cross Sport | 2024 | SE, SEL, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
  • Volkswagen Rod Bearing - 06K-105-591-AH-ROT
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    Volkswagen Bearing Shell Part Number: 06K-105-591-AH-ROT

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    • Other Name: BRG SHELL; Main Bearing
    Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
    • Atlas | 2024 | Peak Edition SE, Peak Edition SEL, SE, SEL, SEL Premium R-Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
    • Atlas Cross Sport | 2024 | SE, SEL, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
  • Volkswagen Rod Bearing - 06K-105-591-AH-GLB
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    Volkswagen Bearing Shell Part Number: 06K-105-591-AH-GLB

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    • Other Name: BRG SHELL; Main Bearing
    Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
    • Atlas | 2024 | Peak Edition SE, Peak Edition SEL, SE, SEL, SEL Premium R-Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
    • Atlas Cross Sport | 2024 | SE, SEL, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
  • Volkswagen Rod Bearing - 06K-105-591-AH-BLA
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    Volkswagen Bearing Shell Part Number: 06K-105-591-AH-BLA

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    • Other Name: BRG SHELL; Main Bearing
    Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
    • Atlas | 2024 | Peak Edition SE, Peak Edition SEL, SE, SEL, SEL Premium R-Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
    • Atlas Cross Sport | 2024 | SE, SEL, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
  • Volkswagen Rod Bearing - 06K-105-561-AH-WEI
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    Volkswagen Bearing Part Number: 06K-105-561-AH-WEI

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    • Other Name: Main Bearing
    Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
    • Atlas | 2024 | Peak Edition SE, Peak Edition SEL, SE, SEL, SEL Premium R-Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
    • Atlas Cross Sport | 2024 | SE, SEL, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
  • Volkswagen Rod Bearing - 06K-105-561-AH-VIO
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    Volkswagen Bearing Part Number: 06K-105-561-AH-VIO

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    • Other Name: Main Bearing
    Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
    • Atlas | 2024 | Peak Edition SE, Peak Edition SEL, SE, SEL, SEL Premium R-Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
    • Atlas Cross Sport | 2024 | SE, SEL, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
  • Volkswagen Rod Bearing - 06K-105-561-AH-SWA
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    Volkswagen Bearing Part Number: 06K-105-561-AH-SWA

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    • Other Name: Main Bearing
    Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
    • Atlas | 2024 | Peak Edition SE, Peak Edition SEL, SE, SEL, SEL Premium R-Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
    • Atlas Cross Sport | 2024 | SE, SEL, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
  • Volkswagen Rod Bearing - 06K-105-561-AH-ROT
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    Volkswagen Bearing Part Number: 06K-105-561-AH-ROT

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    • Other Name: Main Bearing
    Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
    • Atlas | 2024 | Peak Edition SE, Peak Edition SEL, SE, SEL, SEL Premium R-Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
    • Atlas Cross Sport | 2024 | SE, SEL, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
  • Volkswagen Rod Bearing - 06K-105-561-AH-GLB
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    Volkswagen Bearing Part Number: 06K-105-561-AH-GLB

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    • Other Name: Main Bearing
    Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
    • Atlas | 2024 | Peak Edition SE, Peak Edition SEL, SE, SEL, SEL Premium R-Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
    • Atlas Cross Sport | 2024 | SE, SEL, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
  • Volkswagen Rod Bearing - 06K-105-591-WEI
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    Volkswagen Bearings Part Number: 06K-105-591-WEI

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    • Other Name: Bearing Shell; Bearing, Main Bearing
    Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
    • Beetle | 2018-2019 | Coast, Dune, Final Edition SE, Final Edition SEL, S, SE | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
    • Golf | 2015-2018 | Base, Launch Edition, S, SE, SEL, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
    • Golf Alltrack | 2017 | S, SE, SEL | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
    • Golf SportWagen | 2015-2019 | Limited Edition, S, SE, SEL | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
    • Passat | 2018-2022 | Limited Edition, R-Line, S, SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
    • Tiguan | 2018-2024 | S, SE, SE R-Line Black, SEL, SEL Premium, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line, SEL R-Line Jet Black | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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  • Volkswagen Rod Bearing - 06K-105-561-GLB
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    Volkswagen Bearings Part Number: 06K-105-561-GLB

    $29.63 MSRP: $49.38
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    • Other Name: Bearing; Main Bearing
    Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
    • Beetle | 2018-2019 | Coast, Dune, Final Edition SE, Final Edition SEL, S, SE | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
    • Golf | 2015-2018 | Base, Launch Edition, S, SE, SEL, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
    • Golf Alltrack | 2017-2019 | S, SE, SEL | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
    • Golf SportWagen | 2015-2019 | Limited Edition, S, SE, SEL | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
    • Passat | 2018-2022 | Limited Edition, R-Line, S, SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
    • Tiguan | 2018-2024 | S, SE, SE R-Line Black, SEL, SEL Premium, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line, SEL R-Line Jet Black | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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  • Volkswagen Rod Bearing - 079-105-701-G-BLA
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    Volkswagen Bearings Part Number: 079-105-701-G-BLA

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    • Other Name: Bearing
    Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
    • Touareg | 2007-2009 | Base | 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
  • Volkswagen Rod Bearing - 06K-105-591-VIO
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    Volkswagen Bearings Part Number: 06K-105-591-VIO

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    • Other Name: Bearing Shell; Bearing, Main Bearing
    Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
    • Beetle | 2018-2019 | Coast, Dune, Final Edition SE, Final Edition SEL, S, SE | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
    • Golf | 2015-2018 | Base, Launch Edition, S, SE, SEL, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
    • Golf Alltrack | 2017-2019 | S, SE, SEL | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
    • Golf SportWagen | 2015-2019 | Limited Edition, S, SE, SEL | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
    • Passat | 2018-2022 | Limited Edition, R-Line, S, SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
    • Tiguan | 2018-2024 | S, SE, SE R-Line Black, SEL, SEL Premium, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line, SEL R-Line Jet Black | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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  • Volkswagen Rod Bearing - 06K-105-591-SWA
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    Volkswagen Bearings Part Number: 06K-105-591-SWA

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    • Other Name: Bearing Shell; Bearing, Main Bearing
    Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
    • Beetle | 2018-2019 | Coast, Dune, Final Edition SE, Final Edition SEL, S, SE | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
    • Golf | 2015-2018 | Base, Launch Edition, S, SE, SEL, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
    • Golf Alltrack | 2017-2019 | S, SE, SEL | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
    • Golf SportWagen | 2015-2019 | Limited Edition, S, SE, SEL | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
    • Passat | 2018-2022 | Limited Edition, R-Line, S, SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
    • Tiguan | 2018-2024 | S, SE, SE R-Line Black, SEL, SEL Premium, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line, SEL R-Line Jet Black | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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  • Volkswagen Rod Bearing - 06K-105-591-ROT
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    Volkswagen Bearings Part Number: 06K-105-591-ROT

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    • Other Name: Bearing Shell; Bearing, Main Bearing
    Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
    • Beetle | 2018-2019 | Coast, Dune, Final Edition SE, Final Edition SEL, S, SE | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
    • Golf | 2015-2018 | Base, Launch Edition, S, SE, SEL, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
    • Golf Alltrack | 2017-2019 | S, SE, SEL | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
    • Golf SportWagen | 2015-2019 | Limited Edition, S, SE, SEL | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
    • Passat | 2018-2022 | Limited Edition, R-Line, S, SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
    • Tiguan | 2018-2024 | S, SE, SE R-Line Black, SEL, SEL Premium, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line, SEL R-Line Jet Black | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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  • Volkswagen Rod Bearing - 06K-105-591-GLB
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    Volkswagen Bearings Part Number: 06K-105-591-GLB

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    • Other Name: Bearing Shell; Bearing, Main Bearing
    Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
    • Beetle | 2018-2019 | Coast, Dune, Final Edition SE, Final Edition SEL, S, SE | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
    • Golf | 2015-2018 | Base, Launch Edition, S, SE, SEL, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
    • Golf Alltrack | 2017-2019 | S, SE, SEL | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
    • Golf SportWagen | 2015-2019 | Limited Edition, S, SE, SEL | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
    • Passat | 2018-2022 | Limited Edition, R-Line, S, SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
    • Tiguan | 2018-2024 | S, SE, SE R-Line Black, SEL, SEL Premium, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line, SEL R-Line Jet Black | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Rod Bearing

The Volkswagen Rod Bearing creates a slippery oil lubricated hinge between the crankshaft and connecting rod, which keeps the engine smooth and quiet and protects parts from metal to metal wear. Born from a brand that began in 1937 with the ambition to build a people's car, VW has grown into a global force that is celebrated for the Beetle, the Type 2 van and modern ID electric models. Consistent characteristics include clean design, steady build quality and intelligent features such as digital cockpits, park assist and the versatile MQB platform that allows VW to deliver compact hatches, spacious sedans and SUVs with shared safety and infotainment systems. Many owners also love punchy TSI turbo engines and direct injection that balance power with fuel economy, qualities that keep vehicles fun but practical for daily life. Inside every gasoline or hybrid powerplant, the second critical Rod Bearing is a plain metal insert backed by steel, aluminum or tri metal layers riding on a thin pressurized oil film. It keeps the crankshaft centered so the vibration remains low, manages heavy loads during hard acceleration and also traps dirt particles before they scar polished journals. Accurate oil grooves, tight clearances and durable coatings enable this component to support high revs across the entire VW lineup and give you the long term reliability and the solid driving feel people expect from the brand.

Buying OEM parts is a smart move to keep your long-term repair costs low. These components are built to last because VW uses such strict factory standards. At VWPartsGiant.com, it is easy to find genuine Volkswagen Rod Bearing at prices that actually beat the competition. You get a real manufacturer's warranty with every single part, so you know your purchase is safe. Plus, forget about return headaches since our policy is easy and worry-free. We ship your order fast, too. If you have questions, our team of parts experts is ready to help. Why wait? Start shopping now!

Volkswagen Rod Bearing Parts and Q&A

  • Q: Why is it essential to retain old main and connecting rod bearings during engine overhaul on Volkswagen Cabrio?
    A:
    When performing engine overhaul, old main and connecting rod bearings must be kept aside to carefully inspect and examine because they can be a great help in determining the engine condition. The failure can be caused by poor lubrication, dirt or foreign objects, overloading of the engine and corrosion and it is essential to ensure that the cause of the failure is remedied to ensure that this does not recur once the engine is reassembled. In the inspection of bearing shells, take them out of their respective positions, and spread them on a clean bench, in order to match any defects with the journal or crankshafts in the engine, without handling the inner surface of the shells to prevent scratches. During assembly foreign matter may get into the engine, or it may be introduced by filters and ventilation systems, and will frequently be trapped in the soft bearing material, and larger pieces of foreign matter may cause scoring or gouging. Detection is in the thorough cleaning of all parts and changing the oil and filter regularly. Shortage of lubrication may be caused by too much heat, overloading, or leaks of oil, and other causes which result in severe effects such as wearing off the lubricating material of the backing. The operating driving habits, full throttle, low speed operation, may also adversely influence bearing life by developing high loads that result in fatigue failure. Short distance driving also leads to corrosion because of lack of heat to evaporate moisture and gases that leads to the formation of acid which corrodes bearing material. Improper assembly during installation may result in lack of oil because of the narrow clearances or build-up. When reassembling, one should be careful to ensure that no internal bearing surface is touched to avoid scratches or contamination. One of the tips that should be observed when doing engine overhaul is the replacement of bearing shells in order to prevent false economy. Main and big-end bearings can be found in standard sizes and in a variety of undersizes to fit reground crankshafts, and running clearances will have to be verified with the new bearings fitted.
  • Q: What are the essential steps and considerations during an engine overhaul regarding the replacement and inspection of main and connecting rod bearings on Volkswagen Passat?
    A:
    This is critical during an engine overhaul, whereby replacement of main and connecting rod bearings needs to be done but the old bearings would be used in investigating the engine as they may give information of the engine condition. Failure may be caused by several problems and they include lack of lubrication, dirt contamination, engine overloading and corrosion among others that should be resolved before reassembling to prevent them in the future. In changing the bearings, they must be taken out of their places and put on an inviting surface to enable comparison of any issues with the crankshaft journal. The engine can receive the contaminants either in a form of assembly remnants, filters or PCV system, and can contain metal chips and abrasives that have been machined or reconditioned. These foreign objects can attach themselves in the bearing material, whereas larger debris can result in scoring or gouging. In order to avoid such failures, it is important to clean all the components and change the oil and filter frequently. Excessive heat, overloading, or leakage of oil might cause lubrication problems, which cause serious harm whereby the bearing material can be wiped out, and overheating can occur. Also driving techniques play a part in bearing longevity; the low speed on high gear operation may result in excessive loads, and corrosion may occur because of inadequate heat because of limited trips. Finally, wrong installation of bearings may also lead to failure because when the bearings are tight, the oil supply will be starved and trapped debris may form high spots that will undermine the integrity of the bearing.

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