What are the replacement methods for car wheel hub bearings?

Wheel hub bearings are key components that carry the weight of the vehicle during driving and need to be inspected and replaced regularly to ensure normal operation of the vehicle. A brief analysis of Hengding wheel bearings. The following are the detailed steps for replacing automobile wheel bearings:


1. Remove the tire

First, you need to remove the tire so that you can see the car's brake disc and brake caliper. Once you remove them, you can access the front wheel bearings. Use an open-end screwdriver to remove the bearing's fastening nut, and then use a 30mm socket to remove the nut.


2. Remove the brake caliper

Use an 18mm torx wrench to remove the two screws holding the brake caliper, and slowly remove the brake caliper to avoid breaking the brake oil pipe. Next, remove the brake disc. Remove the brake disc from the outside. If the brake disc cannot be removed, you can use two screws to tighten it on the brake disc hole, and then use a wrench of the corresponding size to tighten the screws, so that the brake disc can be removed.


3. Remove the front wheel bearing

The solid nut on the outside of the bearing has been removed. At this time, the bearing can be removed by pulling it out with both hands. Install a new bearing and replace it with a new strong nut. After tightening the nut, use an open-end screwdriver to rivet the edge of the nut so that the nut will be stronger. Finally, install the dust cover.


4. Install brake discs and calipers

After installing the new bearings, install the brake disc and brake caliper. In this way, the replacement of the wheel hub bearing is completed

DZD Wheel Bearing reminds you that wheel bearing replacement requires certain professional knowledge and skills. If you are not sure about your ability, it is best to find a professional to replace it. In addition, it is also important to regularly check the wear of wheel bearings to ensure the safety and reliability of the vehicle.


2024-03-21