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Fatigue Spalling

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Fig 1: Identifying Fatigue Spalling Pattern
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The surface is flaked with metal due to bearing fatigue.

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