How long do motorcycle wheel bearings last?
How long do motorcycle wheel bearings last?
Motorcycle wheel bearings only require replacement upon failed inspection. They can last 50k miles or more. Their life depends on original build quality, proper shimming, and environmental exposure to heat dust and moisture.
How can you tell a wheel bearing is bad?
Top Warning Signs Your Wheel Bearings Need Replacement
- Humming Noise. The most easily identifiable and most common symptom of bad wheel bearings is an audible one.
- Squealing, Growling.
- Clicking Sound.
- Wheel Wobble.
- ABS Failure.
- Uneven Tire Wear.
- Vehicle Pulls to One Side.
- Steering Wheel Vibration.
When should I replace my wheel bearings?
A: Eventually, all wheel bearings wear out and will need to be replaced. Assuming normal service under typical driving conditions, the newer, “hub-assembly” style bearings found on most modern vehicles should last around 100,000 miles when maintained properly.
How do you replace the rear wheel bearings?
Thrust the hammer slide outward until you have removed the wheel bearing hub. Pry off the snap ring and remove the inner seals from the housing of the bearing. Use the OTC 311882 tool to remove the rear wheel bearing. Use a wrench to secure the nut located on rear of the bearing housing before removing the bearing.
How to change rear wheel bearing?
To change wheel bearings, start by lifting the wheel up on a jack, unscrewing the lug nuts, and taking the wheel off. Then, remove the brake caliper, the dust cover over the rotor, and the cotter pin and castle nut behind the dust cover. Next, pull the rotor off, remove the old hub, and take apart the hub assembly to access the wheel bearings.
Do I need to replace my wheel bearings?
To replace wheel bearings you will need: wheel bearings. wheel bearing grease. grease seals. jack and jack stand. cotter pin.
