Bearings, Seals

and Greases
Chapter 53
Page 762

Bearings

Wheel bearings are lubricated with

grease, which also protects the metal
from corrosion and helps conduct heat.
Wheel bearings need to be cleaned and
re-greased every 50-thousand miles. It
is good practice to do one side at a
time to prevent mixing up any
components.
Pieces of the bearing may have broken
off, resulting in a high-pitched sound
while driving. This is called "spalling".

Spalling

A low-pitched sound while driving is

caused when the bearing race has
indentations from shock loads. This is
called "brinelling".
Wheel bearings require a lubricant that
is capable of withstanding high
temperatures and pressures. Normal
chassis grease does not possess these
properties, so you must use the
manufacturer's recommended wheel
bearing grease or you risk premature
bearing failure.

Wheel Bearing Service

Sealed Bearing
Doesn't require grease

Bearing Cross Section

Sealed Type

Gaskets and Seals

Gaskets and Seals

Grease

Our biggest concern is to make

sure we are using wheel bearing
rated grease when servicing
bearings.
Chassis grease will not protect
from the heat and loads a wheel
bearing experiences.

Your Job.

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