It is very important to maintain your car's wheel bearings and replace them when they are worn or damaged as they play a key role in your vehicle's safety and performance. Symptoms of a worn wheel bearing include rumbling or whirring wheels, uneven tire wear, or a loose steering wheel. ...
How To Replace Front Wheel Bearings - You Can Do ThatDennis Watson
brakes and oil is seen as a given, a great many drivers don't think about a component like the wheel bearing. Your wheel bearings are moving any time the car is in motion, and after enough miles, they will need to be replaced
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...
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
One part of routine maintenance on a Chrysler Sebring is to inspect the constant velocity -- or CV -- boots any time the car is lifted, such as when changing the oil. The CV joints must have a tight seal on their lubricating boots for proper function, a
There are only a few things you'll need to replace a serpentine belt: a new belt, a belt tensioner tool and maybe a socket wrench. These things should be easy to find at an auto parts store. Gloves and eye protection never hurt either. Every car engine is different, even engines from...
Bicycle wheel bearings support the wheel hubs on the axles. Bearings require a certain amount of pressure, otherwise referred to as preload. The specific amount of preload determines the number of bearings that support the wheel hubs at any given time. Cone flats thread onto the axles and press...
Remove the wheel bearings from your car wheel. Place a ball of grease in the palm of one hand. You may want to wear a pair of rubber gloves to protect your hands. Push the bearing into the grease with your other hand. Push in the large end first so that the grease gets forced into...
The axle hub is not likely to suffer from any damage, but the force of the hammer will be transfered to the wheel bearings and differential.Clean the hole after removing the broken chevy wheel stud. It may appear to be rusty, but don't be tempted to use anything that could make the ...