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Did you buy the bike used? How old is the cassette and chain? Did you replace the housing when you replaced the cable? What kind of shifter are you using? Is the cable guide under the BB clean?
Yes, it is a symptom of something. It's called cross chaining, and you shouldn't do it. Look it up. The front derailleur is there for a reason. Not just to shift, but to also keep the chain where it should be.
Why you would remove the front derailleur to troubleshoot the rear derailleur is beyond me.