Wheel Bearing Design Innovations
Regardless of how the bearing is packaged or designed, all bearing rolling elements are protected by seals.
VIDEO: Hub Flange Runout Measurement
Find out why it’s essential you measure the hub flange before a brake job. This video is sponsored by GSP North America.
VIDEO: Alignments And Wheel Bearings
The tire tread can tell you a lot about the rest of the vehicle’s rolling elements. This video is sponsored by BCA Bearings.
VIDEO: Case Study Of A Failed Wheel Bearing Hub Unit
Understanding what the code means is the first step to this auto repair. This video is sponsored by BCA Bearings.
VIDEO: Wheel Bearings And CV Boot Replacement
Find out what factors can breakdown the boot’s material in this Tech Minute. This video is sponsored by BCA Bearings.
Complete Wheel Bearing Service
The first step, and probably the most important, is inspection of the corner of the vehicle.
VIDEO: Rear Rotor Parking Brake Service
Would you replace a drum without changing the shoes? Andrew Markel discusses what must be performed when servicing rear rotors that use a drum in the hat of the rotor. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Wheel Bearing Failure Analysis
This 2014 Fiat Abarth was brought in with the customer being concerned about a noise coming from the left rear. He was convinced that it was a tire. The noise was cyclical and it increased with speed. During inspection, the bearing had no detectable play, the tires were evenly worn, and no ABS wheel speed sensor codes were present. On the lift, the left bearing was significantly noisier than the right bearing when turned by hand. But, no extra play could be detected.
VIDEO: Lateral Runout Threshold For Bearing Replacement
Andrew Markel discusses wheel bearing replacement, how to measure for runout, and how much runout determines when a bearing needs replaced. Sponsored by BCA Bearings.
VIDEO: Applying Preload To Bearings
Andrew Markel discusses applying preload to new bearings, and how service information should always be consulted when doing so. Sponsored by BCA Bearings.
VIDEO: Spalling Effects On Wheel Bearings
Andrew Markel discusses spalling, and how this tiny imperfection can cause noise and damage on a wheel bearing down the line. Sponsored by BCA Bearings.
BEST OF 2018: Clicking Noise After Wheel Hub Replacement
In one of the best videos of 2018, Andrew Markel introduces two TSBs from two different OEMs to resolve wheel hub clicking that happen to be nearly identical. Sponsored by BCA Bearings.
