A detachable part in or on which a journal, gudgeon, pivot, or the like moves. It is used to carry a load and to reduce sliding friction. It does not employ rolling elements. It may be divided into two or more segments of 180 degrees (3.141 radians) or less. The item has a cylindrical bore and is basically spherical in its exterior design to allow for shaft misalignment. Excludes:bearing, plain, self-aligning.
t.o. 4sa2-63-3,figure 9-1, index 18. nha-nsn:1650-01-564-8619 special features, f-16 aircraft. actuator assembly,hydraulic steering,nose landing gear end item identification, supp criticality code justification, item is not csi but has critical features that must maintain a tight fit tolerance supplementary features, bearing,spherical part name assigned by controlling agency