Automotive Wheel Bearings Keep America Rolling
Wheel bearings perform a number of important functions, including reducing friction, supporting the weight of the vehicle on the axles and spindles and assisting with wheel alignment.
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The company has been manufacturing bearings for nearly a century. Over the past year, BCA has added more than 1,700 SKUs for seals and loose bearings.
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If the wheel speed sensor inside is corroded or damaged, or has failed electrically, the wheel bearings may need to be replaced.
WATCH: What Kind Of Wheel Bearings Are Used On Vehicles Today?
Most wheel bearings on late-model vehicles are part of a sealed hub assembly or cartridge. Sealed hub assemblies may be used on front-wheel drive as well as rear-wheel drive cars and trucks.
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The average life of a sealed wheel bearing and hub assembly is about 85,000 to 100,000 miles, without the opportunity for a technician to repack the bearings.
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Hub bearings include the wheel speed sensor that controls the anti-lock braking system (ABS). This sensor sends a constant signal to the ABS control system, telling it how fast each wheel is turning.
Technical Forum 2017: Bearing Down On Wheel Bearings
Wheel bearings keep the world rolling by reducing friction and allowing the wheels and axles to spin while a vehicle is in motion.
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Servicing the ball joints and u-joints on monobeam axles requires a fair amount of steering knuckle disassembly just to access these components.
ACDelco Launches New Advantage Bearings Line
ACDelco Advantage bearing assemblies are designed to provide premium fit, form and function at a competitive price. They are manufactured using premium steel, which increases bearing life and reduces fatigue spalling.
What Kind Of Wheel Bearings Are Used On Cars Today?
Most wheel bearings on late-model vehicles are part of a sealed hub assembly or cartridge.