Tech Tip: SKF's Preventive Maintenance Tips for Avoiding Bearing Failure Gardner MA
Although vehicles typically need wheel bearing replacement when the mileage is between 80,000 and 118,000 miles, SKF recommends that you inspect the wheel bearings during any brake replacement work (regardless the age of the vehicle) to ensure maximum safety and reliability. Read on to get those recommendations and tips.
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Tech Tip: SKF's Preventive Maintenance Tips for Avoiding Bearing Failure
December 15, 2009 A recent technical bulletin by SKF provides preventive maintenance recommendations for avoiding premature bearing failure, including tips on how to prevent repeat failures and assure customer safety. Although vehicles typically need wheel bearing replacement when the mileage is between 80,000 and 118,000 miles, SKF recommends that you inspect the wheel bearings during any brake replacement work (regardless the age of the vehicle) to ensure maximum safety and reliability. Most manufacturers recommend lubrication at 24,000 miles for the front wheel bearings on rear wheel drive vehicles. However, many times the bearings are not lubricated until the brakes are replaced, which means that bearings can go almost twice as long as recommended before being re-lubricated. Always be alert for the early warning signs of worn bearings including any friction noise on wheel rotation or unusual slowness in the turning action of the suspended wheel assembly. When replacing wheel bearings, SKF recommends that you replace the bearings or hubs on both wheels because both wheels have the same mileage and are subjected to the same wear and road condition. This practice helps assure your customers' safety and helps you avoid costly callbacks. Whenever brakes are replaced, it's a good practice to check the bearings and replace the seals. Here are some helpful tips and recommendations: Handle with care.&... |
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