Wheel Bearing Adjustment And Preload Procedures
Tapered roller bearings can carry a heavy load because of a larger contact patch between the rollers and races.
Wheel Bearings And Wheel Speed Sensors
A modern scan tool can graph the output of multiple wheel speed sensors on a test drive.
Wheel Bearing Design Innovations
Regardless of how the bearing is packaged or designed, all bearing rolling elements are protected by seals.
VIDEO: Hub Flange Runout Measurement
Find out why it’s essential you measure the hub flange before a brake job. This video is sponsored by GSP North America.
VIDEO: Alignments And Wheel Bearings
The tire tread can tell you a lot about the rest of the vehicle’s rolling elements. This video is sponsored by BCA Bearings.
VIDEO: Case Study Of A Failed Wheel Bearing Hub Unit
Understanding what the code means is the first step to this auto repair. This video is sponsored by BCA Bearings.
VIDEO: Wheel Bearings And CV Boot Replacement
Find out what factors can breakdown the boot’s material in this Tech Minute. This video is sponsored by BCA Bearings.
Complete Wheel Bearing Service
The first step, and probably the most important, is inspection of the corner of the vehicle.
VIDEO: Rear Rotor Parking Brake Service
Would you replace a drum without changing the shoes? Andrew Markel discusses what must be performed when servicing rear rotors that use a drum in the hat of the rotor. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Raybestos Tech Tip: Low Brake Pedal From Bad Wheel Bearing
When a vehicle comes into a shop with a low or spongy brake pedal, what is your first thought? Chances are you think it is a problem in the hydraulic system. It could be a faulty master cylinder, a leak in the brake lines or a bad caliper.
Diagnosing Wheel Bearings, Locking Hubs
Automatic hubs are used on many 4×4 trucks to disengage the front wheels when four-wheel drive is not needed. The main advantage of being able to disengage the front wheels on the go is that the driver doesn’t have to stop, get out of the vehicle and twist a dial on the hub to disengage or engage the front wheels.
VIDEO: Comparing The Condition Of Opposing Wheel Bearings
Andrew Markel discusses diagnosing wheel bearings, and how the condition of one bearing may give a hint of the condition of the bearing on the opposite side. Sponsored by FAG, a Schaeffler brand.
