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Hubs and Bearings
Bearing Damage Analysis for Tapered Roller Bearings
During operation, Timken Tapered Roller Bearings undergo enormous amounts of stress. This stress can cause extensive damage to the bearing.
Checking A Hub Bearing Assembly
An illustrated guide to checking a hub bearing assembly for damage or wear. and recognizing common causes of wheel noise.
Seating Light Vehicle Axle Shafts
Ever have difficulty getting axle shafts to seat properly in hub assemblies? In this video, we’ll cover some of the most common fixes for this problem.
Hub Assemblies: Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to some frequently asked questions about hub assemblies.
Finding Wheel Axle Nut Torque Specs
One of the most common mistakes people make when installing a new hub assembly is improperly torquing the axle nut. Too far out of spec can damage the hub.
Removing and Installing a Hub Unit Bearing
Proper hub removal and installation procedures can enhance the performance and life of hubs, axles, wheels, brakes and other components.
Automatic Locking Hubs: Diagnosis and Maintenance
On many 4×4 trucks, automatic locking hubs are used to disengage the front wheels when four-wheel drive is not needed. Fuel economy may improve as much as one mile per gallon, depending on the vehicle, by disconnecting the front wheels. A one mpg difference may not sound like much, but every little bit helps. The…
Repairing Generation 2 FAG Wheel Bearings
FAG Wheel Bearings offer a number of advantages. This video shows in detail the repair of a Generation 2 wheel bearing with a snap ring: Disassembly of the old wheel bearing, introduction of the FAG repair solution for Generation 2 wheel bearings and assembly of the new wheel bearing, including important instructions to consider. …
Repairing Generation 1 FAG Wheel Bearings
FAG Wheel Bearings offer a number of advantages. This video shows in detail the repair of a Generation 1 wheel bearings: Disassembly of the old wheel bearing, introduction of the FAG repair solution for Generation 1 wheel bearings and assembly of the new wheel bearings, including important instructions to consider. Sign up to receive…
Wheel Bearing Generations Explained
A brief overview on the different generations of bearings and the differences between them. Sign up to receive our newsletter with valuable new tech articles and videos every month. Transcript: Ralph: So here we have the different generations of wheel bearings, and here on the monitor on the top left is a tapered roller…