Wheel Bearings Diagnosis (Tapered): Misalignment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Safari and 2002 Chevrolet Astro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Misalignment Pattern

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The outer race is misaligned due to a foreign object.

Clean all the parts and the housings.
Ensure the races are properly seated.
Replace the bearing. Refer to WHEEL HUB, BEARING & SEAL REPLACEMENT (AWD) or WHEEL HUB, BEARING & SEAL REPLACEMENT (RWD) .