Front Drive Axle Bearing Wear (Straight): Brinelling

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Fig 1: Identifying Brinelling

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Surface indentations in the raceway can be caused by roll either under impact loading or vibration while the bearing is not rotating. Replace the bearing if rough or noisy. Replace the shaft if damaged.