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Wheel bearing of the car - Purpose and function

A wheel bearing of the trailer allows the rotation of the fitting on the axle wheel by keeping the axis lead, while minimizing the rotational resistance.In this case, the wheel bearing takes on radial and axial forces which occur during the rotation of the wheel. Centrifugal forces arising from the rotary motion itself act perpendicularly to the axis, whereas axial forces act in the direction of the axis. These mainly occur during the cornering of the vehicle. Wheel bearings are part of the chassis and are located inside the wheel hub.In general, they consist of an outer and an inner ring, rolling elements roll-shaped or spherical, as well as a cage surrounding the roller body and in the same distance. The rolling friction occurring mainly in the wheel bearings is minimized by a lubricant. Modern wheel bearings have a permanent grease filling and are maintenance free. Renowned manufacturers of wheel bearing include STARK, SKF, SNR, FEBI BILSTEIN, MAPCO and HERTH + BUSS.

If the wheel bearing is broken. What can happen?

Because of the rolling friction and the forces acting from outside the wheel bearings wear with time. Additional loads, such as driving through potholes, can make wear even bigger. Accordingly, wheel bearings have a limited life and must be replaced in advanced wear. Noticeable signs are clicks or a grinding noise when driving through curves, which is unpleasantly noticeable at higher speeds. If this sound is also noticable on straight distances it suggests advanced wear. If a wheel bearing makes noise.Such a wheel bearing should be replaced immediately, otherwise the hub and other parts can be damaged on the vehicle.

Changing the wheel bearing

Replacing a defective wheel bearing and possibly also defective wheel hub should usually be done in a specialized workshop.Experienced people can make undertake the repair themselves with appropriate tools as well. For this purpose, the wheel, the brake caliper together with the coverings and bracket, and the brake disc must first be disassembled .Subsequently, the drive shaft must be dismantled and the hub carrier strengthened.From this, the wheel hub and wheel bearing can be removed using the extractor and replaced with the new spare parts.Exact, vehicle-specific instructions can be found in the car literature or on the Internet. If you are looking for wheel bearings, then you will find a great selection in our shop for most car makes and models. You can order wheel bearing kits and tools,and take a look at what wheel bearing cost.