Spicer Drive Axles Failure Analysis Service Manual - Manual (Page 37)

Bearings
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General Description: This failure may start as bruising or denting then progress to frosting, pitting, and finally spalling. As
the failure progresses the material flakes away.
Usual Causes: • Hard metal particles in the lubricant
• Consistent overloading in the lubricant
Failure Prevention: • Correct Specifications - see Failure Prevention Section
• Vehicle Load Ratings - see Failure Prevention Section
• Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Adjustment - see Failure Prevention Section