Diagram Of A Wheel Bearing
Remove the hub extension.
Diagram of a wheel bearing. If the bearings have to be replaced look for the number stamped on the ends or side of the bearing. Remove the brake caliper assembly. In a front wheel drive or 4wd car when your axle turns it turns the bearing which then turns the moving part of your hub. Remove the sensor wire from the frame and steering knuckle if equipped.
If you are removing the wheel bearing you must remove the caliper carrier which i do have a video on. Shop for wheel bearings. Kak zamenit stupitsu s podshipnikom perednego kolesa mercedes benz w204 how to replace the hub with the bearing of the. At the center of your wheels there is a hollow piece of metal called a hub.
Usually located in the wheels hub rotor or brake drum bearings help the wheel rotate smoothly when the vehicle moves. Wheel bearings are a vital part of a vehicles suspension. The wheel bearings fit tightly inside this hub and ride on a metal axle shaft helping reduce friction when the wheel spins. The wheel system depends on its wheel bearing tire lower arm lower joint knuckle arm and shock.
If you notice a humming or whirring noise while you are driving or your abs light turns on it may be time to change your bearings. 5 accident on or near the wheel area. Takes about an hour. The wheel and brake rotor held to the hub by the lug bolts and turns with the hub.
Disconnect the abs wheel speed sensor wire from under the hood. To zoom in press ctrl and to zoom out press ctrl and. A wheel bearing is a set of steel balls held together in a metal ring called a race. Thats what allows you to accelerate or slow down your cars wheels.
In cases where the seal is no longer round or the rubber seems to be dry rotted the seal will have to be replaced. Remove the axle nut. Video tutorial on how to replace and preload the front wheel bearing on a ford ranger 2wd. Often removing the grease seal from the hub will damage it enough to require its.
Wheel bearing hub assembly diagrams these diagrams are for reference paired with specifications that you can request by contacting us. My way of replacing wheel bearing on my 2002 ford ranger. The axle fits into the bearing. When your tires are unbalanced some of those other parts could be damaged and then it will make noise come from the wheel bearing.