Posts Tagged ‘Wheel Bearings And Hub Assembly’
What’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 MoreImportance Of Following The Manufacturer Recommended Torque Specs
When installing a hub bearing assembly, it’s important to do this one thing: Always follow the manufacturer recommended torque specifications. Improperly torqued axle nuts are a leading cause for premature hub bearing assembly failure.
Read More5 Things You Need to Know About Wheel Bearings And Hub Assembly
A part of owning or managing a shop is helping customers with worn wheel bearings and/or hub assemblies. These parts are very important when it comes to the safety and functionality of vehicles.
Read More5 Common Questions About Wheel Hub Bearings
The more your shop knows about wheel hub bearings, the better you can serve your customers. Below, you’ll find 5 common questions technicians have about wheel hub bearings.
Read MoreThe Repair Shop’s Guide To The Wheel Hub Assembly
Fixing wheel hubs is not a job for every shop. If you run a shop or work at one that accepts these tickets, we highly recommend you check out GMB’s latest free download – The Repair Shop’s Guide To The Wheel Hub Assembly. In it, you’ll get 14+ pages of content that covers: Symptoms of…
Read MoreHow 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 MoreWhat’s That Leak? Use GMB’s Leak Cheat Sheet To Find Out!
Your vehicle is loaded with fluids: motor oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid, and so on. So when your vehicle springs a leak, it can be difficult to identify the leak and fix the issue. If your vehicle is leaking and you’re having trouble figuring out the cause of the leak, this guide may help you.
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