The rudder carrier bearing
takes the weight of the rudder on a grease lubricated thrust face. The rudder stock
is located by the journal, also grease lubricated. Support for the bearing is
provided by a doubler plate and steel chock. The base of the carrier bearing is
located by wsdge type side chocks, welded to the deck stiffening. The carrier
is of meehanite with a gunmetal thrust ring and bush. Carrier bearing
components are split as necessary for removal or replacement. Screw down
lubricators are fitted, and the grease used for lubrication is of a water
resistant type (calcium soap based with graphite).
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