The fact that a wheel-end failure can result in such catastrophic consequences on the highway makes it one of the most crucial vehicle components. Since poor bearing adjustment is considered the most ...

Maintenance issues involving wheel ends can occasionally lead to costly delays and potential safety risks. The National Transportation Safety Board estimates that anywhere from 750 to 1,050 wheel ...

Bearing experts at Timken Corp., Canton, Ohio, remind fleets that the type of wheel bearing system used can have important service implications. There are three main types of wheel bearing systems ...

Over the last 10 years technology has struck in ever facet of our world from computers to electronic paper towel dispensers in the restrooms. I say give me back the lever, two pushes and I have enough ...

To avoid a wheel-off nightmare, close attention to wheel ends is vital. For years, a technician’s skill and the proper tools and parts were essential. Wheel bearings require careful monitoring of oil ...

The difference between good and bad in the wheel bearing world is a very fine line — about the width of a couple of human hairs, to be imprecise. That's not much of a margin considering the potential ...

Wheels may make the world go around, but any major problems in the wheel-end system can make a good day turn bad. Proper wheel-end maintenance is vital to keeping you from being stranded on the side ...

Wheel-end parts manufacturer RevHD has launched a free wheel-end training course on its website for training and certifying mechanics on wheel-end repairs. The online course covers products and ...