Front Drive Axle Bearing Wear (Tapered): Brinelling

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Fig 1: Identifying Brinelling

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Surface indentations in the race way caused by the rollers under impact loading or caused from vibration while the bearing is not rotating. Replace a rough or noisy bearing.