(under subclass 898) Process including the step of readying a manufactured bearing for utilization such as by (1) freeing the component parts for relative movement, (2) mechanically adjusting the position of component parts with or without stressing force applied such as preloading (simulating operating conditions), and (3) the aligning of such bearing components in their installed position.
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898.044, for step of freeing bearing components after deforming step to secure same during assembly.