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.
Torque Wrenches And Wheel Bearings
The torque specifications for a wheel bearing are much more exact now than in the past.
10 Things To Know About Wheel Bearings
Wheel bearings keep the world rolling by reducing friction and allowing the wheels and axles to spin while a vehicle is in motion.
Wheel Bearings And Wheel Speed Sensors
If you are replacing a wheel bearing on a late-model vehicle, you will be dealing with a wheel speed sensor.
VIDEO: Finding The Right Hub Unit Using The VIN
Andrew Markel shows how using vehicle information, such as the VIN and trim level, can help you zero in on the right hub unit.
VIDEO: Freeing Seized Wheel Bearings: The Do’s And Don’ts
Andrew Markel describes some common mistakes in removing a seized wheel bearing, as well as the right tools and procedures to prevent damaging the unit.
VIDEO: Replacing Gen 1 Wheel Bearings
Andrew Markel discusses Gen 1 wheel bearings, and how this simple wheel bearing can be the most complicated to install.
VIDEO: Clicking Noise After Wheel Hub Replacement
If a customer complains of a clicking noise after a hub unit has been replaced, two OEMs have each prepared their own solution to the problem, and they happen to be nearly identical.
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.
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.
