Wheels & Tires
The High Cost Of Putting Off Wheel Hub Replacement
A worn wheel hub can lead to safety issues and added repair costs. When a wheel hub fails, it can prematurely wear tires, brakes, and suspension parts. Prompt attention to a worn wheel bearing helps to avoid unnecessary and costly repairs.
Read MoreCommon Wheel Hub Problems For The Ford Explorer
If you have a Ford Explorer, odds are you’ll experience issues with wheel hubs at some point. Here’s a list of symptoms related to wheel bearing failure on Ford Explorers, as well as some diagnostic tips, repair info, recommended parts, and background information.
Read MoreCommon Wheel Hub Problems For The Jeep Wrangler
If you have a Jeep Wrangler, odds are you’ll experience issues with the wheel hubs at some point. Here’s a list of symptoms related to wheel hub failure on the Jeep Wrangler, as well as some diagnostic tips, repair info, recommended parts, and background information.
Read MoreCommon Wheel Hub Problems For The Chevy Impala
If you have a Chevy Impala, you may experience issues with a wheel hub at some point. When that time comes, it’s important to know what signs to watch for, and how to address the issue. This guide includes a list of symptoms related to wheel hub failure on the Chevy Impala, as well as…
Read MoreWhat Damage Can Potholes Cause To Your Vehicle
You’re driving down the street when suddenly, without warning, your car is jarred by a hard impact. You hit something, but it wasn’t another car or person. It was a pothole. A lot of drivers would brush it off as no big deal. It’s only a pothole, right? Well, it can be a big deal.…
Read MoreHow To Set The Air Gap For Wheel Speed Sensors And ABS
When you receive a new wheel hub assembly, you may be wondering how to set the air gap for the speed sensors. If you’re working with a modern wheel hub assembly, you most likely won’t need to do it. Read on to find out why.
Read MoreWhat Causes U-Joint Failure?
When a u-joint fails, it can cause a vehicle to lose control and leave the driver stranded. There are potentially many other undesirable consequences. This is why understanding what causes u-joint failure is important for safe driving.
Read MoreWheel Bearing Preload And Load Paths
When you replace a wheel bearing, sometimes you need to preload the new bearing. This video explains what it means to preload a wheel bearing and why it’s important to check the vehicle’s wheel alignment too:
Read MoreWhat’s Making That Awful Noise? – Is it Bad Brakes Or the Wheel Bearing?
A big part of running a good shop is identifying issues as quickly and efficiently as possible. Some issues can be hard to identify, though. For example, it can be challenging to identify the issue that’s causing strange noises from a wheel. The most common issues that cause strange wheel noises 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.
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