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

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Outer misalignment due to a foreign object. Replace the bearing. Ensure races are properly seated. Replace the shaft if the bearing operating surface is damaged.

Fig 1: Wheel Bearing Misalignment

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