Inside the Wheel Bearing: How What Happens at the Factory Changes What Happens In The Bays
As technicians, we only pay attention to wheel bearings at their best and worst. Little attention is paid to what happens before installation on a vehicle. In this 30-minute webinar, we will explore what happens at the factory and how it impacts your installation procedures. Information from this webinar can be applied to your next
Ex’Splining’ New Wheel Bearing Designs
Better designs are needed to accommodate large diameter wheels, which apply a heavier bending movement on the hub’s flange. Also, many of today’s vehicles have twice the power compared to new models of just a decade ago. This extra power can cause stress on the splines and stub axle.
Fiat Wheel Bearing Failure Analysis
This 2014 Fiat Abarth was brought in with the customer being concerned about a noise coming from the left rear. He was convinced that it was a tire. The noise was cyclical and it increased with speed. During inspection, the bearing had no detectable play, the tires were evenly worn, and no ABS wheel speed sensor codes were present. On the lift, the left bearing was significantly noisier than the right bearing when turned by hand. But, no extra play could be detected.
Wheel Bearing Technology: Don’t Become Complacent
I know some of you think the wheel bearing replacement does not merit an article, but this attitude can cause a comeback for late-model European vehicles. Wheel bearings are changing because the vehicles they are attached to and the brake rotors located on the other side are evolving. This has changed the designs and specifications for most bearings.
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. Sponsored by FAG.
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. Sponsored by FAG.
Wheel Bearing Add-Ons
Wheel bearing service, no matter the bearing design, can be a difficult job. There are new products and add-ons to the ticket that can give the customer a completely repaired vehicle.
Hybrid Wheel Bearing Service
There are more than four million hybrid vehicles in the U.S. All of them are equipped with brakes and wheel bearings. When servicing hybrid vehicles, it is critical that the hybrid or regenerative brake systems be disabled. It should also be a common practice to remove the keys from the vehicle and place them in an area that is far enough away from the vehicle, as some hybrid systems will sense if the key is near. As the driver approaches the vehicle, some vehicles will not only unlock the doors, but also activate systems like brakes and the drivetrain.
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. Sponsored by BCA Bearings.
VIDEO: Wheel Bearing Breakdowns
Andrew Markel exposes what wheel bearings go though daily and what contributes to their breakdown.
