Gen 1 Wheel Bearings
Removing and installing these bearings requires the correct tools and patience.
Tapered Wheel Bearings
Here’s what you should know as a technician when servicing tapered wheel bearings.
Live Axle Wheel Bearing Service
Replacing rear wheel bearings on a live axle rear suspension requires a few extra steps when compared to a unitized bearing.
Tesla Wheel Bearing Replacement
The process of replacing the hub unit on a Tesla is the same as many cars and light trucks.
Wheel Speed Sensor and Hub Unit Diagnostics
All wheel speed sensor codes are just the starting points of a diagnosis and not a reason to order a part.
Wheel Bearings Components
Follow along to learn what you may encounter when dealing with a Gen 1 wheel bearing. This video is sponsored by The Group Training Academy.
Solid Axle Bearing Restoration
A solid axle might seem like antiquated technology. However, many vehicles still utilize solid or live axles because of their load-carrying capabilities. An axle is not a sealed unit. Inside are bearings, seals and fluids that must be serviced. Also, replacement parts are available from BCA. It’s not uncommon for a solid rear axle vehicle
Locking Hubs and Axles
The leading cause of IWE failure is water finding its way into the vacuum lines under the hood and in the wheel well.
Isolating Wheel Bearing Noise (VIDEO)
It’s challenging to make a diagnosis based on noise alone. This video is sponsored by BCA Bearings by NTN.
Advantages of a Pre-Assembled Knuckle Hub Assembly
Wheel bearings are a common repair, but they often present challenges during installation, taking additional time we don’t have to spare, and in some cases resulting in a comeback or quality that isn’t up to our standard. Generation 1 (press in) wheel bearings have always been the most difficult, and while Generation 3 (incorporated hub
