What was found
IAH - DURING PREFLIGHT INSPECTION, THE CREW REPORTED A POSSIBLE BRAKE PROBLEM ON THE NR 1 BRAKE. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED THE AIRCRAFT AND DETERMINED THAT THE NR 1 MAIN WHEEL ASSEMBLY OUTBOARD WHEEL BEARING HAD FAILED CAUSING AXLE DAMAGE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE SWING LEVER ASSEMBLY, BRAKE ASSEMBLY, AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY, AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. (M)