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As many manufacturers have favoured chain drive over traditional belt arrangements since the mid-2000s, the FAI offering covers 42,000 variants of cars & light commercial vehicles. Chains are often seen as a ‘fit-for-life’ part but this isn’t the case; as rattling noises, poor starting or lumpy idling are classic symptoms of the chain drive needing attention.

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In theory, wheel bearings could last as long as your Ford. Unlike oil changes or tire rotations, there’s no standard maintenance schedule for replacing them. However, wheel bearings can be damaged if you hit a pothole, smack into a curb or bounce over a speed bump too fast.

The FAI OCV range offers exceptional value, and every part has been developed and manufactured in a tier-one OE factory. This means that every component part is checked before being entered into the assembly production line.

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The short answer is: Not for too long. Having bad wheel bearings can range from inconvenient and unpleasant to downright dangerous.

The Oil Control Valve (OCV) is a critical part used in every engine that is fitted with variable valve technology (VVT). A single control valve will regulate the supply of oil to a designated VVT hub, to advance or retard the timing by altering the camshaft angle position. Controlled by the ECU, the OCV receives electrical signals, instructing it to adjust the oil flow as required, in accordance with current driving conditions.

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If you have bad wheel bearings, you might experience the vehicle pulling to one side, sloppy or loose steering, grinding and rattling noises, and uneven tire wear.

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This usually happens with older/less-common vehicles or if the manufacturer no longer makes vehicles. And certain repairs don’t apply to every make & model.

If you hear noises at the wheels, one explanation might be a need for a wheel bearing replacement at one or more wheels. The noises might be described as rattling, clicking, humming, growling, or squealing. It can be a real symphony of sound if you’re not careful.

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FAI VVT’s are manufactured to OE standards, which means they are made using the OE specification material and CNC machining processes. They are assembled in “clean rooms” which must be entered via an airlock ensuring no airborne contaminants can become trapped within the VVT mechanism. Each hub is also 100% tested before packing for total piece of mind. Despite this costly process, FAI VVT’s and kits are very competitively priced, ensuring a good value repair.

For a national average across all vehicles, the average cost to replace the wheel bearings (for 1 wheel) is about $350 (including parts and labor). But KBB.com goes deeper than that. Based on analyzing 100s of actual repair orders, we put together the Kelley Blue Book Fair Repair Range to show you what you should expect to pay for this repair for your Ford. Simply tell us the year, model and style of your Ford and we’ll show you a fair price for the repair.

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Sometimes this happens if the vehicle is brand new, older, the manufacturer no longer makes vehicles, or we just couldn’t get our hands on the information.

For more on any of these complaints – not to mention more than you ever knew you wanted to know about wheel bearings, read the full article

FAI offer a dedicated support website for all in the supply chain to access via a QR code on each box. Here you’ll find a mixture of fitment guides, kit comparisons, safety warnings and best practice information. Further to this, we have a team of experienced Product Specialists to answer any queries you may have.

FAI offer one of the most comprehensive Timing Chain Kit ranges in the Aftermarket, allowing customers to choose from over 500 kit variations. With most applications covered by a full kit for a thorough repair, along with scaled-down kits to meet cost-effective demand, the FAI range has your business covered.

Because VVT hubs rely on a regulated and pressurised oil flow to operate correctly and continuously; if a new TCK is fitted and the old OCV is not working correctly, the VVT hub cannot operate correctly causing an avoidable failure. FAI recommend checking the Oil Control valves when undertaking a TCK replacement as these are often overlooked and a potential cause of the initial failure.

If water, grit, salt or sand get to the bearings, the grease in the hub assembly gets contaminated. This will wear down the bearings, and they will eventually give out.

More than just noisy or bothersome, bad wheel bearings could also lead to real performance issues like inconsistent braking, spongy steering and handling, uneven tire wear and, in extreme cases, the wheels could fall off. No matter how much (or how little) you know about cars, you don’t want the wheels falling off, right?