Replacing Worn Out Wheel Bearings
When it comes to keeping your vehicle rolling smoothly, your wheel bearings play a vital role. In fact, if they aren’t properly functioning, you could be in for a very bumpy ride. While they can be tricky to remove and replace, with a little elbow grease and know-how, you can repair your worn out wheel bearings.
How to diagnose a worn out wheel bearing
The wheel bearing’s two primary functions include ensuring the wheel rolls along the road and supporting the weight of the vehicle.
If you’re lucky, wheel bearings can last up to 150,000 miles. However, once your car has over 75,000 miles, the wheel bearings could start acting up at any time.The hub that encapsulates and carries the bearing is connected to the spindle, which is attached to the rest of your car’s suspension. You may notice a hissing, grinding, or whirring noise before the bearing fails. If this happens, dont delay repairswhen the wheel bearings go they may take other parts out with them.
The most noticeable sign of a busted wheel bearing is a violent shake or death wobble that gets worse and worse the faster you go. Do not attempt to drive your car if this symptom appears, as it can be quite dangerous.
How to be certain it’s the wheel bearing
To be sure it’s the wheel bearing, try reaching in under the fender and grabbing the top of your wheel. Now shake it as violently as you can, using all of your body weight. If you doubt your ability to do this, don’t do it. Nobody wants to see you get hurt!
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