摘要 |
A joint assembly is provided having a first bearing member engaging a second bearing member and having a sealing washer that is located adjacent to the second bearing member. A wear indicator insert is sandwiched in between the second bearing member and the sealing washer in a pre-compressed condition. The indicator insert includes a head that extends beyond the sealing washer until a certain amount of bearing wear is present in the joint assembly. In addition, the indicator insert cannot be wiggled until a certain degree of wear has occurred in the joint assembly.
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