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 ...
When a wheel bearing goes, you’ll feel the need to throw the whole dang car away. At least, that’s the case here in the rust belt, where nature loves welding crappy parts on so well that removal ...
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 ...
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Wheel hubs play a critical role in the wheel system of any vehicle as they keep the wheels connected to the car and ensure their smooth rotation. High-quality wheel hubs can dramatically enhance your ...
Zak is new to the CarBuzz team, working as a freelance content writer. When Zak isn't writing How To articles for CarBuzz he's working as a high school automotive technology instructor. Before ...
Go to the buffet table one too many times and you're likely to be the slowest one on the team. The same holds true for your race car; carry too much weight in the wrong place, and chances are you'll ...
Some of the most irritating noises that can come from the wheel area of a vehicle are from a bad hub. The raw metal-grinding-on-metal sound can be utterly nauseating. Common signs include a roaring ...
Wheel bearings are integral parts of your car's suspension system. They connect the axles to the wheels and allow smooth movement with minimal friction. They also help support the car's weight and ...
Stellantis is recalling 33,777 Ram 1500 pickup trucks to replace a damaged front wheel bearing hub encoder ring, an essential component in the vehicle's steering system. The damaged part is the result ...
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 ...