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.
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Proper Pinion Seal Installation
Pinion seal maintenance recommendations vary by manufacturer. Generally these seals must be replaced when leaks develop. Pinion seals should be checked and replaced whenever servicing a universal joint.
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Differential Brake Noise Problems
Your vehicle makes many sounds. Most are normal while the vehicle is in motion. But there are times when a noise coming from under the car can be a serious matter. Here are a few common noises that may come from the rear axle that need immediate attention.
Subaru: Rear Wheel Bearing Tips
To help avoid repeat bearing failures on 1992-2003 Subaru Legacy and Impreza models, SKF offers a solution to the following overlooked common problems: bent flanges, out-of-round bearing housings, ball bearing failures, premature bearing wear.
Cleaning Bearings: Proper Procedures
While bearings may be out of sight and out of mind, they are subject to wear and damage; so, a proper cleaning can mean the difference between good performance and bearing failure. Always remember to handle any bearing with extreme care, then follow specific cleaning procedures. If a cleaning is done incorrectly, the bearing, shaft or housing may become damaged, creating a more costly repair job.
Preventing Wheel Bearing Failure
Most manufacturers recommend lubrication at 24,000 miles for the front-wheel bearings on rear-wheel drive vehicles, but bearings often are not lubricated until the brakes are replaced. That means bearings may go nearly twice as long as recommended before being relubricated, which can lead to problems.
Water And Debris Cause Bearing Damage
Although inadequate lubrication can be classified into eight basic categories, two of those causes – water contamination and debris contamination – can be particularly attributed to bearing damage. The main common type of bearing damage with moisture/water exposure is rusting, pitting and corrosion – a condition known as “etching.”
Electronic Parking Brake Diagnostics
A growing number of vehicles are equipped with electronic parking brakes that automatically engage the parking brake when the transmission is shifted into park or it detects that the vehicle is on a hill. If you are doing a brake job on a vehicle with an electronic parking brake, you will need a scan tool