Rail (625Wh) Rail Bottom Shock Mount Bearing Too Tight

[needbb]

In my Rail 9.7 I replaced one of the 6800 bearings in the bottom shock mount as it was seized. Upon removing the bearing it functioned normally. I then put in a new 6800 Enduro bearing and had the same issue with it being seized. It seems the bearing clearance in the frame is too tight. What is the best course of action to get this fixed? The bike is now 3 years old so would Trek warranty factory defects?

 

[irie]

Perhaps the shock lower pin bolt is bent/wrong length?

 

[needbb]

The bearing is seized when there isn't any shock mounted.

 

[slomtbr]

What method did you use to install the bearing?