VIDEO: Spalling Effects On Wheel Bearings
Andrew Markel discusses spalling, and how this tiny imperfection can cause noise and damage on a wheel bearing down the line.
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: Wheel Bearing Seals And Drag
Andrew Markel discusses the importance of the wheel bearing seal, and how a filing seal can cause drag during vehicle operation.
VIDEO: Pre-Loading Wheel Bearings Off The Vehicle
Andrew Markel discusses wheel bearings, and how the process of orbital forming is important to pre-loading bearings off the vehicle.
New Wheel Bearing Technology Will Change Your Replacement & Diagnostic Approach
Two technologies are now being used on new vehicles and in aftermarket replacement hub units that allow engineers to put better bearings in smaller packages. These technologies will change the way you replace and diagnose wheel bearings.
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.
Wheel Bearings And Locking Hubs
Automatic hubs are used on many 4×4 trucks to disengage the front wheels when four-wheel drive is not needed. Disconnecting the front wheels reduces friction and may improve fuel economy as much as one mile per gallon depending on the vehicle. A one mpg difference may not sound like much, but every little bit helps.
Common Reasons For Wheel Bearing Failure
When a bearing wears out, it is usually a case of inadequate lubrication, faulty installation or improper adjustment. For the repair to be successful, you must first determine why the previous bearing failed. For sealed hub units, examining the internal bearings and races is impossible.
Subaru Tech Tip: Error Codes Following Wheel Bearing Hub Replacement
On the affected vehicles, improper installation of a new hub assembly may cause an ABS, cruise control and/or VDC fault code to occur.
