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 ...
Over the last 10 years technology has struck in ever facet of our world from computers to electronic paper towel dispensers in the restrooms. I say give me back the lever, two pushes and I have enough ...
The unit bearing was a great engineering breakthrough. Imagine the time it once took to set up and properly adjust the front hub bearings on big Ford and Dodge 4x4 trucks on the assembly line. A unit ...
You may not even hear a worn hub bearing on a Discovery 3 or Range Rover Sport. Sophisticated suspension bushings and advanced soundproofing combine to insulate the driver from noise and vibration ...
General Motors has released a service bulletin to address an issue related to the front bearing/hub assembly on certain 2021 model-year Chevy Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD pickups. The problem: in ...
Everyone recognizes the importance of regular oil changes and chassis lubrication, but front wheel bearing lubrication is often overlooked and indefinitely postponed. However, it is just as important ...
Visionary films set in the technologically advanced future have long imagined cars that ride around on frictionless orbs similar to Star Wars’ BB-8. We aren’t there yet, as cars still use wheels and ...
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 ...
Greasing wheel bearings can get very messy very quickly, in a very kindergarten kind of way. The trick is to embrace the ooze, because greasing is the fun and easy part. The hard bit comes when ...