As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
(CAN) DURING A PHASE INSPECTION MAINTENANCE PERSONAL WERE PERFORMING A ROUTINE WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION AND LUBRICATION. WHILE REMOVING THE NOSE LANDING GEAR BEARINGS A SUSPECTED CRACK WAS NOTED ON THE NOSE GEAR AXLE HOUSING. AN NDT INSPECTION WAS COMPLETED AND CONFIRMED A 3/8-INCH CRACK IN THE NOSE GEAR AXLE HOUSING. THE NOSE GEAR ASSAY WAS REPLACED (TC# 20090610003)