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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.

Live Axle Bearing Replacement

Replacing wheel bearings on a vehicle with a live rear axle may not be one of the most frequent 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.

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VIDEO: Should I Tighten An Axle Nut With An Impact?

In one of the most-viewed videos in 2017, Andrew Markel explains why you should hand-tighten an axle nut, and how an impact could damage the CV axle or bearing. Sponsored by BCA Bearings.

VIDEO: Should Axle Nuts Be Reused On A New Hub Or Axle?

Should the axle nut be replaced when a new wheel bearing or CV joint is replaced? Andrew Markel discusses when to replace the axle nut as well as the proper torque procedure when using an axle nut socket. Sponsored by BCA Bearings.

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Live-Axle Wheel Bearing Replacement

Replacing rear wheel bearings on a live-axle rear suspension requires a few extra steps when compared to a unitized bearing. To remove the axle shaft, the differential must be accessed and the clips that hold the axle in the differential must be removed.

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New TrakMotive Subaru HD Axles Solve OE Binding Issues

TrakMotive has introduced several new HD Subaru axles. These units are designed to increase linear travel and greater articulation to compensate for worn or fatigued engine/transmission mounts, according to the company. All units include a six ball-style joint design that provides a full 45 degrees of articulation. The company said that this is up to

TMD Friction Unveils Patented Lightweight CV Backing Plate Designed To Reduce CO2 Emissions In Commercial Vehicles

Plans for the introduction of more stringent CO2 emission limits present a real challenge for the automotive parts industry. Research and development experts are continually called upon to design and develop lightweight solutions to support the reduction of fuel consumption through decreasing vehicle weight. Now, TMD Friction has developed what it believes to be a

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.

Tech Feature: Brake Job on Ford CVPI

The Ford Crown Vic Police Interceptor, or CVPI, has been around since 1992. The current crop of CVPIs do not differ much mechanically from their predecessors, but on the undercar electronics, the vehicle has advanced dramatically in the past 10 years.

CV Joints & Halfshafts

Rear-wheel drive has made a comeback on many large luxury import nameplates, but more than 80% of all cars on the road today are front-wheel drive. Most small- and mid-size cars are FWD, and all import minivans have FWD. What’s more, most of the full-size and crossover 4WD SUVs have halfshafts with CV joints front