Alltech Automotive Adds 26 New SKUs To Its Wheel Hub And Bearing Assembly Lines
Alltech Automotive has announced the addition of 26 new part numbers to its wheel hub and bearing assembly product line, covering vehicle manufacturers from Acura to Volvo, and including 15 years of additional vehicle coverage through 2016. “With these additions, we at Alltech Automotive continue to be one of the major suppliers of wheel hub
LTI Tools Offers Universal Wheel Bearing Hub Removal Tool
Safely remove all frozen hubs instantly with LTI Tools’ Universal Hub Shocker Wheel Bearing Hub Removal Tool (LT830A). Its universal fit mounts to all axle bolted hubs – 5-, 6- and 8-lug hubs. And it mounts to two studs using supplied flanged nuts in seconds.
Tech Tip: ABS Light On Or False ABS Activation After Wheel Bearing Hub Replacement
If you diagnose a bad hub bearing on one side of a vehicle, and the ABS wheel speed sensor or tone ring is integral to the bearing, you may need additional repairs to restore proper ABS functioning. In many cases, replacing one hub bearing will cause the driver to feel ABS false activation when coming to a slow stop on dry pavement.
BCA Bearings Announces The Hub Platform For Technicians
BCA Bearings has announced the launch of The Hub, a versatile technical training and support platform designed to aid technicians and shop owners with wheel-end diagnostics and replacements. The Hub, which is now available at TheBCAHub.com, features a wide assortment of training videos, tech tips and blogs, and a searchable product catalog. BCA is one of
False ABS Activation After Wheel Bearing Hub Replacement
Vehicles: All ABS-equipped vehicles Condition: Vehicle had wheel bearing hub replaced on one side. Repair Procedure: If you diagnose a bad hub bearing on one side of a vehicle and the ABS wheel speed sensor or tone ring is integral to the bearing, you may need additional repairs to restore proper ABS functioning. In many
Timken Expands Portfolio Of Bearings And Hub Units For Medium-Duty Vehicles
The Timken Company recently announced an expansion of its product portfolio of tapered roller bearing sets, hub units and seals for medium-duty vehicles, including commercial vans, delivery trucks, bucket trucks and other fleet vehicles.
TECH TIP: WHEEL BEARING HUB AXLE NUT TORQUING
Putting the proper torque on the center nut sets the preload for the bearing and keeps the bearing from separating while in operation. The torque specification for this center nut is critical to the performance and longevity of the hub.
Diagnostic Solutions: Hubs/Bearings, CV Shafts & U-Joints
Thanks to advanced technology, modern vehicles operate with fewer noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) complaints than ever before. Consequently, when a noise, vibration or harshness issue arises, it’s most likely to be caused by worn drivetrain components like universal joints, constant velocity (CV) joints or wheel bearing hub assemblies. In any case, NVH complaints can often be the most challenging to diagnose when a tech or service writer can’t duplicate the exact driving conditions under which they occur.
2010 FAG Hub and Wheel Bearing Catalog Now Available
More than 90 new part numbers have been added to the premium-quality line that includes a full range of components from tapered bearings to fully-integrated hub units.
Tech Tip: Properly Clean the Wheel Bearing, Hub and Wheel During Rotor Service
With pedal pulsation complaints becoming a key concern for motorists, it’s important that technicians are as thorough as possible when diagnosing the root cause of the problem. Most technicians are familiar with the role that rotor runout plays in pedal pulsation, yet the hub and wheel bearing can also play a key role in prevention ….