Does an axle contain a hub?
A wheel hub is the axle and bearing mechanism around which the wheel revolves. It is the mounting assembly for the wheel of a vehicle and houses the wheel bearings.
Where are hub assemblies and wheel bearings located?
Why you should maintain hub assemblies and wheel bearings. Located between the brake drums/discs and the drive axle, the hub assembly is mounted to the holding bracket of the chassis on the axle side. On the drum/disc side, the wheel is connected to the hub assembly via bolts. The wheel bearing itself is inside the hub unit.
Where is the wheel hub located on a car?
On each wheel, you’ll find the wheel hub assembly between the drive axle and the brake drums or discs. On the brake disc side, the wheel is attached to the bolts of the wheel hub assembly. While on the side of the drive axle, the hub assembly is mounted to the steering knuckle either as a bolt-on or press-in assembly.
What happens if you have a bad wheel hub assembly?
Driving with a bad wheel hub assembly is dangerous. As the bearings inside the assembly become worn out, they can cause the wheels to stop turning smoothly. Your vehicle can become shaky and the wheels not secure. In addition, if the hub assembly degrades, the steel can fracture and cause the wheel to come off.
Why does the axle shaft turn when you spin the wheel?
If the axle shaft turns when you spin the wheel, it means the hub has not disengaged. To check engagement, rotate the axle shaft backwards. This should lock the hub. Try turning the wheel by hand again. The axle shaft should now turn with the wheel if the hub is locked.
Why you should maintain hub assemblies and wheel bearings. Located between the brake drums/discs and the drive axle, the hub assembly is mounted to the holding bracket of the chassis on the axle side. On the drum/disc side, the wheel is connected to the hub assembly via bolts. The wheel bearing itself is inside the hub unit.
On each wheel, you’ll find the wheel hub assembly between the drive axle and the brake drums or discs. On the brake disc side, the wheel is attached to the bolts of the wheel hub assembly. While on the side of the drive axle, the hub assembly is mounted to the steering knuckle either as a bolt-on or press-in assembly.
Driving with a bad wheel hub assembly is dangerous. As the bearings inside the assembly become worn out, they can cause the wheels to stop turning smoothly. Your vehicle can become shaky and the wheels not secure. In addition, if the hub assembly degrades, the steel can fracture and cause the wheel to come off.
What kind of drill guide do I need for wheel hubs?
For example, if your wheel hubs are 5 X 4.5 and your replacement wheels are 5 X 5, choose the jig guide with option 5 X 4.5 TO 5 X 5. Bolt Pattern Drill Guides for 13 different lug combinations to meet the most common lug patterns and sizes available: