Replacement should include
- removing the hub and bearing assembly
- cleaning, inspecting, and repacking wheel bearings, if applicable
- replacing the wheel bearings and new seals
- installing and tightening bearings, according to manufacturer guidelines.
ASE 2: III. Brakes: J. Wheel Bearings (P-1)
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are the procedures for removing a hub and bearing assembly?
- What lubricants are used in a wheel end assembly?
- What are the procedures for adjusting wheel bearings?
- What is the difference between a unitized and preset wheel end?