As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
DURING THE SID INSPECTION THE RUDDER WAS REMOVED. VISUALLY DISCOVERED THE TOP RUDDER PIVOT BEARING FALLING APART. THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT TO REMOVE THE RUDDER EXCEPT DURING THE SID INSPECTION CALLED OUT IN THE LATEST MANUAL REVISION 16. COULD NOT BE DETECTED WITHOUT RUDDER REMOVAL.