Bearings remain some of the most critical components within mechatronic assemblies, playing a vital role in their operation. Through various analyses of their behavior, the importance of the parameter known as “running clearance” has been highlighted, as it directly influences the performance and reliability of bearings. This research direction was detailed in the paper titled “AXIAL-RADIAL ANALYSIS OF THE INNER RING OF A BALL BEARING IN RELATION TO THE OUTER RING,” which emphasized the need to understand the impact of running clearance on the entire system. Building upon this investigation, efforts were made to correlate the measured running clearance values with the occurrence or elimination of abnormal noises in the analyzed mechatronic systems. Such noises could indicate accelerated wear or malfunction. During these analyses, a new research niche was identified: the possibility of elastic deformation of the inner bearing ring. This deformation can occur when the inner ring is pressed into a fixture element used for measuring running clearance. The elastic deformation phenomenon directly influences the running clearance values, causing either an increase or a decrease. Consequently, it was concluded that this phenomenon warrants deeper analysis, as it has the potential to affect the design and application of modern mechatronic systems.