Problem replacing a front right axle on 2012 Rogue

[Wilbursan]

The bearing on the right side axle sits about 3/16 inch closer to the wheel than the original. It also included flanges on each side of the bearing that were not on the original, though that doesn't appear to be an issue. What is an issue is that when we tighten up the retaining clip it contacts the bearing, which protrudes about 1/16 inch from the casing, and will cause the driveshaft to bind. It cannot be moved by hand anymore (it will normally wiggle just a fraction of an inch back and forth without the retaining clip installed). We think this is because, since the bearing is not in the exact same position as the original, that it is attempting to push the axle in too far. We put a couple of washers between the clip and the case to move the clip out slightly so it does not push against the bearing so hard. After tightening it down the the axle still wiggles like it should but we are still concerned about driving it. Below are pictures for comparison. The first you are probably all familiar with, you can clearly see the "flange" as I call it on either side of the bearing. The second is the one we pulled out (OEM, 180,000 miles) without those flanges. Is it the wrong axle? Is what we did safe to drive?

[VStar650CL]

As long as your washers aren't side-loading anything it should be okay, but that does seem like a mis-manufacturing issue. Makes you wonder what else about it might be wrong. If it was my vehicle, unless I needed it desperately, I'd trade that axle in for a different brand.

[Wilbursan]

Just did that 5 minutes ago.

This brand is GSP. We wanted Detroit Axle but they were out. In the meantime they have restocked so a-swapping we will go.

Thank you for the response.

[VStar650CL]