Posts Tagged ‘Wheel Bearings And Hub Assembly’
New 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 MoreWhat To Look For When Rotating A Set Of Tires
Are you rotating a set of tires on a vehicle? You may want to inspect the vehicle while you’re at it. Having the vehicle up in the air and the tires off makes it easy to check for certain issues. If you’re not sure what to check, we put together a list of items to…
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.
Read MoreHow Winter Kills Wheel Hub Assemblies
Potholes can wreak havoc on a vehicle’s tires, wheels, wheel alignment and balance, and wheel bearings and hubs. If wheel hub assemblies have an enemy, it’s potholes.
Read MoreHow Off-Road Tires Impact Wheel Bearings, Hubs, and Universal Joints
This article was originally published on Counterman.com. Summer is right around the corner, and a bunch of off-road vehicles will be coming into your shop, most of which will have oversized tires. It’s important to be aware of how oversized tires place increased stress on wheel bearings, hubs, and U-joints.
Read MoreCommon Mistakes to Avoid When Replacing Wheel Hubs
A wheel hub assembly is one of those parts that need to be installed the right way the first time. An improperly installed wheel hub assembly causes quite a few problems, such as:
Read More3 Reasons To Avoid Low Quality Wheel Hub Assemblies
It might be tempting to install a low-priced, wheel hub assembly to save some money. However, low-price will cost you quality. Here are some things to think about before making a decision.
Read MoreIs Your Shop Talking About Potholes As Much As It Should?
This post was originally published on Counterman.com. We can all agree that potholes are bad. We can also agree that potholes are boring. They’re not a hot discussion topic for anyone outside the paving industry.
Read MoreWhat Causes a Wheel Hub Assembly to Go Bad?
Good wheel hub assemblies are built like tanks. But sometimes they break or wear out, like any other part on a car. What causes wheel bearings to go bad though? There are three common causes of bearing failure: impacts, contamination, or improper alignment.
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