Ford Motor Co. Acquires Michigan Central Station; Campus To Be Transformed Into An ‘Innovation Hub’
Ford Motor Co. announced it has acquired the iconic Michigan Central Station and plans to transform it into the centerpiece of a new campus in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood. The automaker plans to create a campus that will serve as an innovation hub for its vision for the future of transportation. The acquisition of Michigan Central
CEMB Introduces HubMatch Wheel Balancer
HubMatch RFV (Radial Force Vectoring) uses an OEM best process recommended on-the-car mounting process providing “game-changer” ride quality improvement and takes no extra time for the operator to perform.
VIDEO: Finding The Right Hub Unit Using The VIN
Andrew Markel shows how using vehicle information such as the VIN and trim level can help you zero in on the right hub unit. Sponsored by BCA Bearings.
New Wave Of Motorcraft Hubs Offer Competitive Pricing For More Vehicles
Newly released hubs target high-mileage older model cars, crossovers, SUVs and trucks.
Wheel Bearings And Locking Hubs
Automatic hubs are used on many 4×4 trucks to disengage the front wheels when four-wheel drive is not needed. Disconnecting the front wheels reduces friction and may improve fuel economy as much as one mile per gallon depending on the vehicle. A one mpg difference may not sound like much, but every little bit helps.
VIDEO: Clicking Noise After Wheel Hub Replacement
If a customer complains of a clicking noise after a hub unit has been replaced, two OEMs have each prepared their own solution to the problem, and they happen to be nearly identical. Sponsored by BCA Bearings.
Wheel Bearing Hubs: Q&A For Customers
Though you may never even see it, a wheel hub bearing unit is an important part of a car’s wheel assembly, enabling wheels to turn freely and playing a crucial role in the safety and handling characteristics of a vehicle.
Replacing Wheel Bearing Hubs Equipped With Wheel Speed Sensors
When engineers came up with the idea of putting the wheel speed sensor (WSS) and tone ring inside a sealed wheel bearing hub assembly, it seemed like a great idea. The sealed environment would help protect the sensor and make it less vulnerable to damage or contamination from the outside.
Impact Damage On Wheel Hubs
When a driver hits a pothole or curb hard enough, extreme forces are put onto the balls or rollers and races of the bearing. This can result in the formation of a very small mark on the surfaces. The driver might go 1,000 miles or more before these components start making noise.
Ken-Tool Introduces Rust Hog Hub Abrasive Driver Tool
Ken-Tool’s new Rust Hog abrasive tool (30167) is designed for the removal of surface rust and debris on studs and flat mating surfaces of wheels, wheel hubs and brake rotor hats.
