As you can see in Figure 15-7, wheel bearings usually come in pairs of inner and outer bearings. They allow your wheels to turn freely over thousands of miles by cushioning the contact between the ...

Automobile wheels spin round thanks to the miracle of wheel bearings. The bearings themselves contain rollers that spin around inside a cage. Wheel bearings are often tapered against the coned races ...

If you’ve ever driven down the road and heard a strange hum or felt a shake in your steering wheel, you’re not alone, and it might be time to check your wheel bearings. With the average age of ...

Maintenance is key to the survival of your four-wheel-drive vehicle, and that's true whether it spends most of its time on the highway or on the trail. Most of us take care of the big-ticket items ...

To the left is a wheel that is wheeping but is essentially OK. The right wheel shows significant leakage. Photo courtesy SKF. Greased wheel ends can provide many thousands of miles of reliable service ...

When wheel bearings go bad, you'll know. Here are some top replacements. If you’ve spent many years owning a car or truck, especially one that’s out of warranty, you’ve probably heard the song of the ...