Undercar
How To Tell If Your Wheel Hub Assembly Is Failing
Wheel hub assemblies are built to last 100K miles or more. Many last the lifetime of the vehicle. Yet, it’s also common for wheel hub assemblies to fail well before 100K miles. Some factors that would cause wheel hub assembly failure include:
Read MoreCritical Wheel Hub Assembly Components
A wheel hub assembly has a group of components that work together. Each component is critical in the functioning of the entire assembly. Let’s talk about each one in more detail.
Read MoreA Guide To Wheel Bearing Grease
Wheel bearings turn at high speed. A good quality wheel bearing (like GMB wheel bearings) has a very refined design. The design allows for minimal friction and maximum longevity. Yet, wheel bearing grease is always necessary. Grease should be packed into the wheel bearing and the following areas: The housing The wheel end’s inside surfaces…
Read MoreWheel Bearing Noise vs Tire Noise
What do you do when a customer brings you a vehicle with a roaring or howling noise coming from a wheel? In most cases, it can be coming from a worn tire, or a worn bearing. It is not easy to tell, but there are ways to determine what is causing the problem. First, test…
Read MoreNew Wheel Hub Bearing Assemblies Can Be Stiff and Hard To Turn – Here’s Why
Did you notice some stiffness when installing a new wheel hub bearing assembly? If so, you may worry that there’s something wrong with the new assembly. Most likely you have nothing to worry about. Yet, you still need to make sure that nothing went wrong during the installation process. Is it normal for a new…
Read More5 Telltale Signs of A Worn Wheel Hub Bearing
A worn wheel hub bearing is a pretty big deal. If you let it go on long enough, the wheel could literally fall off while you’re driving. That could cause a catastrophic accident that puts your life and others’ lives at risk. That’s why it’s important to watch out for bad wheel hub symptoms. We…
Read MoreHow Often Should U-Joints Be Replaced?
U-joints should last forever – or at least the life of the vehicle. “Should” is the operative word here. U-joints aren’t supposed to wear out, but it happens. Also, u-joints can break.
Read MoreWhy Periodic U-Joint and Water Pump Replacements Are So Important For Fleets
Regular maintenance is an important part of managing a fleet. When you hear “regular maintenance”, you may think of oil changes, tire changes, and other basic jobs. There are actually other components that should see regular inspections and maintenance. These parts include u-joints and water pumps.
Read More3 Reasons Fleets Should Encourage U-Joint Replacement
For fleet managers, one of the keys to success is cost efficiency. Cost efficiency is a pretty simple concept. It simply means that your fleet performs reliably with the lowest possible overall maintenance and repair costs. Preventive maintenance is key to achieving cost efficiency.
Read MoreWill Electric Vehicles Need More Suspension and Chassis Maintenance?
Electric vehicles are in high demand, and this is partly because they need less powertrain maintenance than gas or diesel vehicles. For example, electric vehicles eliminate the need for oil changes, fuel filter replacements, and so on.
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