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Cage Wear

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Fig 1: Identifying Cage Wear Pattern
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The wear around the outside diameter of the cage and the roller pockets is caused by abrasive material or inefficient lubrication.

  1. Check the seals.
  2. Clean all the parts and the housings.
  3. Replace the bearings. Refer to WHEEL HUB, BEARING & SEAL REPLACEMENT (AWD) or WHEEL HUB, BEARING & SEAL REPLACEMENT (RWD) .
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