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Message: [QUOTE="CJP2017, post: 1549644, member: 33198"] I want to be sure I understand you correctly. You state, "If your axle joint spins with the hub out" ....with the hub removed from the axle, I could reach behind to the u joint & knuckle and move them to rotate the spindle around, hoping Id find a position where the spindle aligned properly. Am I describing the same thing as what you stated above? I should note that there is a bit of play in the u joint when. I grab it with my hands, I'm not sure if that means anything. Also when I first tried to put the locking hub back on, I cd tell that the the small amount of arm pressure on the front of the locking hub was pushing the the whole axle system away from me. I had to jam a screwdriver between the far end of the u joint and the axle housing to prevent that movement so I could feel for the the spline alignment between the spindle and lock hub. I'm not sure if this is an important detail or not. I am starting to suspect I have a needle bearing issue. I'm planning to remove the brake and hub assembly to take a closer look especially if I continue to have issues getting the lock hub back on after trying your suggestion. I understand that a failed needle bearing can damage the axle shaft to the point it will need replacing also so I'll be looking for that. But how can I tell if the rest of the hub assembly needs to be replaced do to potential of the other failed bearings besides the needle bearing? I want the truck to be safe for the person buying it wo going overboard and just replacing the axle, u joint, hub assembly, and locking hub - like I would want to do if I was planning to keep the truck. I appreciate the help! I'll send an update after I give your suggestion a try. Thank you! Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk [/QUOTE]