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Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 1322
Fig. 8: Identifying Single Edge Pitting
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Flaking of surface metal results from fatigue, usually at one edge of race and rollers. Replace the
bearing. Clean all related parts. Replace the shaft if damaged.
Double Edge Pitting
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 Driveline/Axle Front Drive Axle - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 9: Identifying Double Edge Pitting
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Flaking of surface metal results from fatigue, usually at both edges of the race and rollers.
Replace the bearing. Clean all related parts. Replace the shaft if damaged.
Misalignment
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 Driveline/Axle Front Drive Axle - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 10: Identifying Misalignment
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Outer misalignment due to a foreign object. Replace the bearing. Ensure races are properly
seated. Replace the shaft if the bearing operating surface is damaged.
Frettage
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 Driveline/Axle Front Drive Axle - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 11: Identifying Frettage
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Corrosion set up by a small relative movement of parts with no lubrication. Replace the bearing.
Clean all the relative parts. Check the seals. Check for proper fit and lubrication. Replace the
shaft if damaged.
Smears
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 Driveline/Axle Front Drive Axle - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
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