If you have disc brakes and you have to remove the caliper to get the disc off the spindle in order to get at the inner bearings, I think that you should inspect and pack them only under supervision ...
As you can see in Figure 15-7, wheel bearings usually come in pairs of inner and outer bearings. They allow your wheels to turn freely over thousands of miles by cushioning the contact between the ...
Your car’s wheels spin around a stationary axle, and in order for them to do so, something has to allow for “slip” between the two. That something is a wheel bearing. A vehicle’s wheel bolts to a hub, ...
Wheel bearings or commonly called ‘hub bearings’ are steel balls assembled and encased in an inner and outer circular waterproof and sealed ring packed with grease. They support the wheel hub and ...
What are car wheel bearings? Why are they important, what causes their failure and how do I know when they are damaged? Daniel Hello Daniel, wheel bearings, often referred to as "hub bearings," are ...
When wheel bearings go bad, you'll know. Here are some top replacements. If you’ve spent many years owning a car or truck, especially one that’s out of warranty, you’ve probably heard the song of the ...
Q I’ve recently noticed a growling rumble coming from the front of my car as I’m driving. I guess it has come on so gradually I hadn’t noticed, but when I’m driving a curvy road I notice the noise ...
Some older cars, as well as many boat and utility trailers, have wheel bearings that require grease jobs. Here's how often you need to perform that service.