As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
PILOT REPORTED THE RUDDER WAS STIFF & HARD TO MOVE IN FLIGHT. R & R TWO AFTER RUDDER QUADRANT BEARINGS PN MS27645-10 & MS27648-16 IAW AMM JIC 22-18-32 & RELEASED FOR A FUNCTIONAL FLIGHT CHECK. FLIGHT CHECK WAS SUCCESSFUL WITH NO FURTHER DEFECT NOTED.