The rear wheel bearings are permanently sealed units within the hub and not serviceable on a PT Cruiser. A failure of the hub bearing requires replacement. The hub, however, requires several special tools and a heavy-duty press to remove the pressed in hub bearing. These tools are not normal...
As time goes by, CV joint axles go bad. Know the signs and how to replace these axles using this 10-step guide.
Before you can replace the bearing in your washing machine, you must first obtain the old bearing. The following are the measures to take: In the tub bush, you’ll find two different-sized bearings. In order to liberate the bearing, you must tap it from the outside of the tub towards...
Rear axle wheel bearings are a part of the F-150's suspension. The bearings allow the wheels to rotate while supporting the vehicle's weight. The constant weight load on the bearings can degrade the seals. A faulty seal can allow dirt, water and other contaminants to enter into the bearin...
wheel bearings. The rear drums on rear-wheel drive cars and trucks are mounted on the axle hub, while those on front-wheel drive cars and minivans are either mounted on a spindle or hub. Most of these will have sealed wheel bearings, but some may have bearings that require periodic ...
If a parking brake cable is badly corroded and needs replacing, replace both cables to minimize the risk of future problems. And don't forget the wheel bearings. The greasable variety in older rear-wheel drive vehicles need to be cleaned, inspected, repacked with fresh grease, reinstalled with...
You need to place the chock behind the wheels opposite to the ones when you put the jack. For example, the rear right wheel needs to be choked if you are going to jack up the left wheel. When you are lifting the left side of the car, use two chocks against the front and rear rig...
Depending on whether your car is front-, rear-, or all-wheel drive, each tire will wear at a different rate due to different levels of usage. For example, in a front-wheel drive, the front wheels have to work much harder than the rear wheels: steering, braking, and withstanding the ...
The hood now extended back to the windshield, fenders were "skirted" and dipped low in front, sharp corners were rounded off, and rear-hinged doors appeared on closed models. Helping all this was a wheelbase lengthened to 112 inches (where it would remain through 1940) and a wheel diameter...
How To:Install new axle bearings on a front wheel drive car Front wheel drive has become the standard of the automotive industry for most segments, so you better know how to work on them if you're gonna fix a lot of cars. In this video you'll learn how to replace the axle bearings...