The lowly and often taken-for-granted wheel bearing hasn’t really changed much in design or function since the dawn of the automotive age save the move to incorporate them into wheel hub and bearing ...

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Your wheel bearings are an essential part of your car’s suspension. They allow your wheels to remain firmly attached to the vehicle, but the consequences can be severe when they fail. Thankfully, it’s ...

Last month we showed you the basic steps to repack front wheel bearings in all their greasy glory, but not every 4x4 has rebuildable front bearings. The nonserviceable front hubs are commonly referred ...

Wheel bearings are integral parts of your car's suspension system. They connect the axles to the wheels and allow smooth movement with minimal friction. They also help support the car's weight and ...

When a wheel bearing goes, you’ll feel the need to throw the whole dang car away. At least, that’s the case here in the rust belt, where nature loves welding crappy parts on so well that removal ...

Any part failure is bad at track speeds. Few are worse than an entire wheel bearing failing. Without the benefit of the tethers most race cars are equipped with, there's a risk of the wheel simply ...