Does FIPS 140-2 require specific key sizes, or does it have specific requirements for the data?
In other words, if I encrypt a file, how I can check whether it is FIPS-compliant or not? Does only the key need to be checked, or does the encrypted file have to be checked too? If yes, is it possible to elaborate on how to check an encrypted file for FIPS compliance?


Question: Bottom bracket bearing Issues
Answer: Note that most bottom brackets don't use a cage.  Rather you get enough loose balls to fill the race, gob some grease into the race of the cup, press the balls into the grease, and install.  The cage should not be necessary to hold the balls in place.

In your case you may want to consider replacing the cups, bearings, and shaft with a cartridge -- much less to go wrong.