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 ...

Editor's note: The following article is a response by Timken Co. to questions on formed hubs. More technical resources on the company's automotive products are available at Timken's website. CANTON, ...

If your wheels feel rough when you spin them, it's time to service the hubs on your bike. Usually, the problem will be caused by wear in your bearings or by the ingress of water and grime. Wheel ...

Over the last 10 years technology has struck in ever facet of our world from computers to electronic paper towel dispensers in the restrooms. I say give me back the lever, two pushes and I have enough ...

If you own a late-model 4x4, chances are you have unit bearings in your frontend. If you do a quick Google search, you'll find that these pieces of engineering marvel are cursed by many, and have ...

Bicycles rely on smooth-turning, low-friction bearings to allow them to roll forward with as little human effort as possible. We can’t create frictionless bearings – even Shimano hasn’t cracked ...

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 ...

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 ...

It’s critical to lube the bearing before installation. The hub should be carefully mounted on the axle to avoid damage to the new seal. At the current rate of improvement in wheel-end systems, it ...

You may not even hear a worn hub bearing on a Discovery 3 or Range Rover Sport. Sophisticated suspension bushings and advanced soundproofing combine to insulate the driver from noise and vibration ...

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 ...