Last month we showed you the basic steps to repack front wheel bearings in all their greasy glory, but not every 4x4 has rebuildable front bearings. The nonserviceable front hubs are commonly referred ...
It’s critical to lube the bearing before installation. The hub should be carefully mounted on the axle to avoid damage to the new seal. At the current rate of improvement in wheel-end systems, it ...
When a trailer's wheel bearing fails, the consequences can escalate quickly, from a loose hub and damaged axle components to the serious risk of injury or costly roadside recovery. In those critical ...
Keeping your wheels where they belong should simply be a matter of process. Here are four reminders of what needs to be done when servicing truck tires and wheels to ensure they do not separate from ...
Hope hubs are superb and the bearings supplied with them are grade-A quality, but jet washing and filthy weather can wear them out. Here's how to breathe life back into your rear hub... 1. There’s no ...
The difference between good and bad in the wheel bearing world is a very fine line — about the width of a couple of human hairs, to be imprecise. That's not much of a margin considering the potential ...
Bushings and bearings are crucial automotive components. They’re critical parts of a car’s suspension and chassis and many of them are installed via press fit, which isn’t a journalist’s workout ...
Why does my wheel hub bearing run dry? Is lubrication the only cause of hub bearing failure? Matthias. Hello Matthias, a wheel hub bearing is a set of ball or roller bearings housed in a rotary casing ...