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Most people are aware of the need for general car maintenance. It’s essential to take care of the basics, like regular oil changes and checking battery terminals for corrosion. But, getting an alignment is just as important. Many think it’s simply a minor irritation when your alignment starts to get off. The truth […]

A wheel bearing is a set of steel balls held together in a metal ring called a race. The race is located inside the hub, and each wheel has one. At the center of the wheel is a hollow piece of metal called a hub. The wheel bearings fit tightly inside this hub and ride on a metal axle shaft, helping reduce friction when the wheel spins.

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If you’re driving on the highway and a wheel breaks off, it’s because a wheel bearing failed. What are the signs of a bad wheel bearing, and what can you do about it? Here, we explore wheel bearings, including what they are, how they work, and how to tell if they’re about to fall off.

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The best advice is to head to your nearest auto shop that offers wheel repair and replacement services. If you’re on the road, slow down steadily and avoid turning rapidly. If you drive long distances on a bad wheel bearing, you’ll eventually lose control of the vehicle, and the wheel will stop suddenly.

From plastic to brass, as well as imperial and metric lead screws and nuts, MTI Motion is ready to manufacture your assembly to meet your needs – including tight backlash requirements, if necessary. With thread rolling and thread grinding done in house, and a 3,000-plus die inventory at your disposal, your solution is in our wheelhouse.

If you notice signs of a bad wheel bearing, visit your nearest Meineke location. Once you bring your vehicle to us, we’ll perform a thorough diagnosis to honestly determine if a replacement is necessary.

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MTI Motion’s custom acme-screw capabilities are extensive, with applications ranging from major aerospace customers to even small manufacturers seeking a custom thread for the project.

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The amount of miles your vehicle can endure will depend on how extensive the damage is and the conditions on the road. If you’re concerned about replacement costs, note that the average estimate for a replacement is about $350 for each bearing.

Tire balancing is an important component of your routine automotive maintenance schedule. Like changing the oil, balancing the tires is something that vehicle owners are encouraged to do several times throughout the course of the year. This is also something you’ll want to make sure to have done by automotive service professionals. There are […]

You already know your car cannot function safely without sturdy and properly fit wheels. A wheel is complex, and several components must be integrated for it to function safely—including the bearings.

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If you want to know how to check for a bad wheel bearing, place your car on a jack stand, grip your hands on the 6 and 12 o’clock positions of the tire, and then spin the wheel to see if it wiggles. It’s also a great way to learn how to tell which wheel bearing is bad.

While most estimates suggest wheel bearings should last between 75,000 and 150,000 miles, the actual lifespan depends on:

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Acme screw products provide a better load capacity and wear than a standard v-thread, and when using a bronze nut, can provide a similar load capacity to a ball screw.

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Should you invest the time and money required to have your vehicle’s suspension lowered? It’s a question that many drivers never even think about. Before you make the decision to proceed with lowering your vehicle’s suspension, consider the options and understand the pros and cons that a lowered suspension entails. Why Get a […]

Depending on the needs of the assembly, we can manufacture acme screw threads in many materials and alloys, as well as diameters up to six inches. Acme screw threads may be rolled or ground as part geometry or tolerances require.

Keep in mind that wheel bearings are not the same as engine bearings, as there is no constant source of lubrication for wheel bearings. This means they must be tight enough to keep water and road dust out. They also support the entire vehicle weight while driving, so they endure abuse from rough roads and potholes, as well as lateral forces when turning.

Unlike most manufacturers, we roll our screws (including general purpose acme, centralizing acme and metric trapezoidal threads) for standard accuracy. Need something extra small or large? We're capable of rolling ball screws from 6 mm to 6 inches in diameter, with grade 5, 0.001”/ft lead accuracies. In addition to screw rolling, we also grind threads for tighter accuracy.

As a made-to-order facility, each piece engineered at MTI Motion is designed to fit your needs and expectations of organizations on an individual level. Using your engineered drawing, MTI Motion can manufacture acme screw products complete, with end machining, heat-treated alloys and various plating. If applicable, we have the capability to manufacture the mating acme nut for any precision acme screw.