Front Drive Axle Bearing Wear (Tapered): Indentations

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Fig 1: Identifying Indentations

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Surface depressions on the race and the rollers caused by hard particles of foreign matter. Clean all the parts and the housings. Check the seals. Replace rough or noisy bearings.