Wheel Bearings Diagnosis (Tapered): Misalignment

Fig 1: Identifying Misalignment

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

The outer race is misaligned due to a foreign object.

1. Clean all the parts and the housings.
2. Ensure the races are properly seated.
3. Replace the bearing. Refer to WHEEL HUB, BEARING, AND SEAL REPLACEMENT in Front Suspension.