This manual has been prepared by the Engineering Committees of the Anti-Friction Bearing Manufacturers' Association to meet the widespread demand for the conservation of bearings and to assist repairmen in the shops and field organizations to accomplish this purpose@ as well as provide information for the general handling of bearings. By following the instructions given in this manual@ new bearings will be protected from damage and usable bearings can be removed from worn-out equipment@ properly cleaned and installed in the same or other equipment for further use. These instructions cover the types of bearings in most general use. Reference should be made to technical manuals for specific instructions on specialized types.