VIDEO: Heat Treated Wheel Bearing Parts
Andrew Markel discusses wheel bearing production and how heat treating makes its surfaces stronger. Sponsored by FAG, a Schaeffler brand.
BCA Bearings Adds 109 Parts To Product Offering
The new products cover BCA’s wheel hubs and bearings product lines. BCA also has updated its late-model coverage.
Live Axle Wheel Bearing Replacement
Replacing wheel bearings on a vehicle with a live rear axle may not be one of the most regular jobs you do, but it can be one of the most profitable. While the basics have not changed in more than 60 years, new seal materials and differential designs have added new wrinkles.
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: How Rust And Corrosion Affect Wheel Speed Sensors
Andrew Markel discusses wheel speed sensors, and how to test if they are being affected by rust or corrosion. Sponsored by BCA Bearings.
BEST OF 2018: How To Probe A Wheel Speed Sensor Harness
In one of the best videos of 2018, Andrew Markel explains the proper way to probe a wheel speed sensor harness without damaging the insulation of the harness. 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.
Active Wheel Speed Sensor Logic
Firing the “parts cannon” at an active ABS wheel speed sensor code often results in misdiagnosis and an unhappy customer. It may start with the wheel bearing hub unit or wheel speed sensor. If those parts do not resolve the problem, the technician may fire the parts cannon at the ABS hydraulic control module. Typically, the customer’s patience and wallet runs out before the car is fixed.
Wheel Bearing Technology: Don’t Become Complacent
Welcome to wheel bearing season! Over the next few months, asphalt and concrete will heave and crumble in the falling temperatures. These potholes will drive rollers and balls into the inner and outer races, causing microscopic damage. This damage will increase and cause play and noise.
BCA Bearings Increases Product Offering
NTN, the parent company of BCA Bearings, has announced the release of 106 new product SKUs. The additional products cover BCA’s wheel hubs, bearings and seals product lines. “It has been another great month for us at BCA as we continue to expand our product offering,” said Matt Gorski, manager of product management. “The progress
