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Old 16th Sep 2017, 10:40
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Corrosion
 
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As Exup pointed out, possible cause might be something else than clear traditional corrosion spot.

-maint error
-previously damaged threads on axle/nut
-bearing damage
-traditional corrosion on axle
-corrosion/heat damage possible previuous bearing failure
-with heat damage, there is possibility to have problems with axle plating cadmium. Turns problematic with axle steel.
-manufacturing error on overhaul
-hard landing earlier, undetected failure

Time will tell.
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