Wonder what happened to this bearing?

[Chris142]

Out of the rear axle in my Jeep. Only 1/2 of the race is like this. Wonder why?

 

[KGMtech]

Was the axle ever left sitting in salt water? Otherwise I'm thinking improper heat treating.

 

[Zaedock]

Chris, is it a D44 or D35?

If a D35, then that's why.

 

[Chris142]

Was the axle ever left sitting in salt water? Otherwise I'm thinking improper heat treating.

No salt water here in the desert

 

[Chris142]

Chris, is it a D44 or D35?

If a D35, then that's why.

D44. I made sure not to buy a turdy5.

 

[ekrampitzjr]

How did the rollers look? Any pics?

 

[BlueOvalFitter]

Sand got into it?

 

[Chris142]

How did the rollers look? Any pics?

Bout the same lol

 

[Warstud]

Low on fluid ?

 

[Cujet]

That's what happens to many roller and ball bearings when they are worn excessively.

 

[Kira]

155K (correct?)...overworked vehicle...possible introduction of abrasives in the desert...just wore out.

The "Parkerization" wore off and you get what you see.

 

[Zaedock]

X2 on wore out. I don't see any blue or indication of overheating (lack of lube). Looks like it's just time to replace.

 

[wpod]

Lube or wear.

 

[dlundblad]

Sand intrusion?

Not sure what a D35 vs a D44 would have to do with it. Most D35’s are put through more than what a D44 go through. Think about it. It’s a 35. People don’t care and abuse them thinking they’ll break.

 

[Chris142]

155K (correct?)...overworked vehicle...possible introduction of abrasives in the desert...just wore out.

The "Parkerization" wore off and you get what you see.

188k. Serviced every 25k though.

 

[Chris142]

Low on fluid ?

Nope.

 

[Chris142]

Sand got into it?

Doubtful.

 

[Warstud]

What"s the material ?

 

[Chris142]

What"s the material ?

Whatever timkin used.

 

[Warstud]

Just another reason to move out of California.