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Make sure to use the following tools while replacing wheel bearing and hub to considerably reduce the effort required to do it:

Note that in the case of non-driven wheels (which is usually the rear wheels in most cars) the axle will not be present and hence you can completely skip the steps related to the axle nut and axle.

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The ALEMLUBE ALS system is an easy to install automatic lubrication system featuring high performance, reliability and rugged design. With its high pressure output the ALEMLUBE ALS system can service grease points within a radius of up to 30m. The ALEMLUBE ALS system uses precision progressive dividers to ensure accurate and reliable lubricant distribution to all connected grease points, with built in indication if any grease point refuses to take grease. Suitable for transport, construction, mining, agriculture, manufacturing, food & beverage and waste management.• Complete kit to service 20 grease points automatically• Includes a ALEMLUBE ALS 24V DC pump station with onboard timer & 4kg grease reservoir, 70m grease filled hose, reusable hose ends, compression fittings & adaptors, nuts & bolts, cable ties & protective hose wrapping

The ALEMLUBE ALS system uses precision progressive dividers to ensure accurate and reliable lubricant distribution to all connected grease points, with built in indication if any grease point refuses to take grease. Suitable for transport, construction, mining, agriculture, manufacturing, food & beverage and waste management.

These factors confirm that driving with a broken wheel bearing is serious and you must replace your bearings as soon as you notice the below-mentioned symptoms to avoid any unnecessary situations.

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The ALEMLUBE ALS system is an easy to install automatic lubrication system featuring high performance, reliability and rugged design. With its high pressure output the ALEMLUBE ALS system can service grease points within a radius of up to 30m.

Wheel bearing failure is evident from many signs that can signal you to carry out the necessary maintenance. Here are simple signs to look out for bearing failure:

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The replacement job of the wheel bearing is a little involved but if you have tackled brake rotor replacement before then this is just a few extra steps. There are two types of wheel bearing mounts, bolt-on, and pressed-in. We will showcase the replacement job for each of these.

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However, it is crucial to note that the vehicle can be driven with a broken wheel bearing if in a situation where a replacement cannot be carried out immediately, like for example in the middle of a deserted road. If so then drive slowly and just get to the nearest mechanic or your home and only drive the vehicle when the bearing is fixed.

Figuring out the issue is just one step, fixing it is another, so let’s get you acquainted with the procedure of replacing your wheel bearings.

Wheel bearings generally last a long time but with constant use, they can lose their lubricity causing rapid wear and deterioration and will eventually start to show various signs of failure. These indications must not be ignored and you should always inspect and replace the hub assemblies if you start to notice the symptoms of bad wheel bearings.

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• Includes a ALEMLUBE ALS 24V DC pump station with onboard timer & 4kg grease reservoir, 70m grease filled hose, reusable hose ends, compression fittings & adaptors, nuts & bolts, cable ties & protective hose wrapping

While you can drive with a broken wheel bearing, you really shouldn’t be. The wheel bearing comes in many different types but all serve the same function; to allow the wheel to rotate about a stationary spindle held via the suspension system. The wheel bearing is part of the wheel hub which is directly splined with the CV shaft for the driven wheels and is simply held onto the spindle for non-driven wheels.

It isn’t advised to drive a vehicle with a broken wheel bearing as you can face many different problems, which can develop into bigger, more pressing concerns and will require more expensive repairs if the signs are neglected. Let us get an idea of what safety concerns a broken wheel bearing poses to understand the proper answer to the above question.