Replacement should include
- removing the hub and bearing assembly
- identifying the wheel bearing type
- cleaning, inspecting, and repacking wheel bearings
- replacing the wheel bearings and new seals
- installing and tightening the bearings, according to manufacturer guidelines
- using the lubricant for wheel-end application.
ASE 1: III. Brakes: J. Wheel Bearings (P-1)
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are the procedures for removing a hub and bearing assembly?
- What lubricant is used when replacing the hub?
- What are the procedures for adjusting wheel bearings?
- What is the difference between a grease packed bearing and an oil bath bearing wheel ends?