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.
BCA Bearings Launches Medium-Duty Wheel End Offering
NTN, the parent company of BCA Bearings, announces the launch of the BCA’s medium-duty product line as an extension to its current wheel-end offering.
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.
Subaru Tech Tip: Error Codes Following Wheel Bearing Hub Replacement
On the hubs for 2005-2014 Subaru Legacy and Outback applications, a speed sensor mounts into the knuckle. It’s exposed end extends out behind the bearing to capture pulses from an encoder ring on the back of the bearing.
Preventing ABS Sensor Failure In Pigtail-Style Hub Assemblies
ABS system failures that happen shortly after hub unit installation can cause concern for technicians and dissatisfaction for customers. Several items should be checked during replacement to prevent comebacks.
How Can Water Corrode the Integrity of Wheel Bearings?
If wheel bearing seals are functioning properly, water and other contaminants only have the power to damage the exterior of the bearings. However, if water is able to seep past seals, it can corrode the integrity of bearings by changing the viscosity of lubrication.
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.
ACDelco Launches New Advantage Bearings Line
The new Advantage bearing line provides coverage for 69 million vehicles on U.S. roads today. The line includes more than 160 new part numbers covering ball bearings, clutch release bearings, hanger bearings, hub assemblies, hub spindle kits, taper bearings and wheel bearings.
BCA Bearings Adds Seals To Wheel End Offering
BCA seals have multi-contact seal and grease lips to keep lubricants in and contaminants out, providing continuous lubrication to reduce wear and aging, according to NTN.
