Your car’s wheels spin around a stationary axle, and in order for them to do so, something has to allow for “slip” between the two. That something is a wheel bearing. A vehicle’s wheel bolts to a hub, ...

Wheel bearings might be out of sight, but they should never be out of mind. Ignoring them puts your car and the safety of your passengers at risk. Wheel bearings are small parts that are located ...

With vehicles on the road for longer than ever, wheel bearing maintenance is critical for safety. Identifying symptoms like ...

The problem: A clicking or clacking noise may emanate from the front wheel bearings due to a lack of wheel-bearing lubricant on the bearing housing assembly. Vehicles affected by service bulletin: See ...

Whuh-whuh-whuh-whuh-what is that noise? It's happening any time you drive, it's rhythmic and whirring — or maybe a consistent hum, or even an ear-splitting screech when you turn the wheel — and it's ...

What are car wheel bearings? Why are they important, what causes their failure and how do I know when they are damaged? Daniel Hello Daniel, wheel bearings, often referred to as "hub bearings," are ...

Wheel bearings or commonly called ‘hub bearings’ are steel balls assembled and encased in an inner and outer circular waterproof and sealed ring packed with grease. They support the wheel hub and ...

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