Usually, wheel bearings are designed to last as long as the vehicle and don't require scheduled replacements or lubrication. They, however, wear out over time and will have to be replaced. This article points out the tell-tale signs of worn-out wheel bea
In order to understand the process of fitting a wheel bearing replacement into your car, we first need to know there are two main kinds of bearings, the old generation bearings, and the new gen bearings. Old ones are a bit more complicated to mount, but technology always comes in handy t...
How To Replace Front Wheel Bearings - You Can Do ThatDennis Watson
First off, lemmie just say that the front wheel bearings on our cars seem to last forever. Even with my near 250,000 miles, I think after replacing mine they were probably fine. But actually, they’re so easy to replace, if you have the money, you might as well go and do it just...
How Much Does a Wheel Bearing Replacement Cost? Wheel bearing replacement costs depend onlabor.Tapered roller bearingscome in a pair and bolt directly to the steering knuckle or spindle. Because they’re bolted into place, these bearings require less labor, costing around $80 to $180, plus $...
Shaft final-drives are sometimes used. This system transmits power to the rear wheel via a drive shaft. Shaft drives are popular because they are convenient and don't require as much maintenance as chain-based systems. However, shaft drives are heavier and sometimes cause unwanted motion, calle...
The bearings in this stool are subject to a thrust load. The bearing above is like the one in a barstool. It is loaded purely in thrust, and the entire load comes from the weight of the person sitting on the stool. The bearings in a car wheel are subject to both thrust and radial...
The Bearings The blue gears ride on bearings, so they spin on the yellow shaft. If the engine is off but the car is coasting, the yellow shaft can turn inside the blue gears while the blue gears and the layshaft are motionless. The Collar The purpose of the collar is to connect one...
Ford wanted to buy it for its cars, but Studebaker refused -- much to its later regret. The '49 Fords suffered handling and noise problems stemming from the rushed design program. Workmanship also suffered for the same reason, and a 24-day auto workers' strike in May 1948 didn't help ...
For decades, turbochargers have been essential in elevating horsepower, a feature that cemented their popularity in the realm of race cars andhigh-performance sports cars. Interestingly, the question of "how much hp does a turbo add?" is not just about power anymore; modern turbos enhance fuel...