Wheel Bearing Wear - Rear Drive Axle (Straight): Brinelling

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Surface indentations in the raceway can be caused by roll either under impact loading or vibration while the bearing is not rotating. Replace the bearing if rough or noisy. Replace the shaft if damaged.

Fig 1: Wheel Bearing Brinelling

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