Posts Tagged ‘wheel bearings’
Wheel 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 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 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.
Read More3 Mistakes Even the Pros Make When Replacing a Wheel Hub Assembly
Even though wheel hub assembly replacements are a routine auto repair service and the process is easy and straightforward for professionals and DIYers alike, improper installations are still pretty common.
Read MoreHow to Tell Which Wheel Hub is Making Noise
Is one of your wheels making a funny noise such as grinding, knocking, rumbling, or clicking? Does your steering wheel vibrate and/or feel loose?
Read More3 Tips for Reducing Wheel Hub Bearing & Hub Assembly Repair Comebacks
Of all the components that keep the wheels rolling, the wheel hub bearing and hub assembly endure the majority of the stress. Because faulty wheel bearings can cause dangerous situations, a customer whose vehicle’s bearings fail after replacement will generally be extremely concerned and upset.
Read MoreWheel Bearing Failure Modes and Troubleshooting
Wheel bearings are one of the most critical – and ignored – auto parts. Considering that a vehicle cannot roll without them (at least not very far), it’s a bit strange wheel bearings only get attention when they begin to fail. Perhaps the problem is that modern, single bearing systems are simple, reliable, and generally…
Read MoreSymptoms of a Worn Wheel Hub Bearing
The purpose of a wheel bearing is simpleto allow the wheel to spin with as little friction as possible. When a wheel bearing malfunctions, it lets you know something’s wrong by making noise. Even if you’re hearing tons of noise while on the road, diagnosing a broken wheel bearing can be a tricky task. Whether…
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