Front Drive Axle Bearing Wear (Tapered): Misalignment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 GMC Sierra and 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Identifying Misalignment
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
A misaligned outer race due to a foreign object. Clean the related parts. Replace the bearing. Ensure the races are properly sealed.