Thursday, November 28, 2013
Hub Bearing Assembly Information
Todays vehicles usually have wheel bearings as part of a whole hub assembly. Wheel bearings are the only part that connects the vehicles body to its wheels. Knowing when they need to be replaced and the tools required can be useful information for vehicle owners.
Identification
There are several ways to identify a faulty wheel hub bearing assembly, most notably if the vehicles ABS warning light comes on. Strange noises, while turning the steering wheel, are another sign of a bad hub bearing assembly. These include growling or humming noises, usually at speeds around 35 MPH.
ABS Sensors
Many of todays vehicles are equipped with anti-lock brakes. Often times these vehicles will have anti-lock brake sensors built directly into the hub bearing assembly. On vehicles where this is the case, if the sensor goes bad, then replacing the entire hub assembly will be necessary to remedy the problem.
Tools
You can save money by replacing a hub bearing assembly yourself if you possess the know-how and the right tools. Some of the tools needed include a floor jack, a flat head screwdriver, sandpaper and a rubber mallet.
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