Checking should include
- removing the wheel and replacing the bearing, according to the manufacturer guidelines
- removing the wheel and hub
- removing the wheel bearing
- inspecting the wheel bearings
- replacing, as necessary.
ASE 1: III. Brakes: J. Wheel Bearings (P-1)
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are the procedures to remove a wheel and hub?
- Why would a wheel bearing need to be replaced?
- What are the tools needed for replacing wheel bearings?
- What precautions should be taken when removing a wheel?
- What procedure should be used when replacing wheel bearings?
- What tools should be used?
- Why should bearings never be dried with high air pressure? What problems are caused by spinning a bearing with high pressure?