Loose Bearings: What to Look Out For

A wheel bearing is a component of a vehicle’s suspension, designed to negate the effects of a wheel in motion with friction. A wheel bearing is located at each wheel hub where the car wheel/tire assemblies are located. Whenever your bearings have problems, then you will experience issues when you’re driving. Loose or worn bearings can also be risky when you’re on the road as they could result in loss of control, or accidents.

Look out for these signs of loose bearings. If you find you are experiencing these issues, take your car into All Fleet Services in Phoenix & Tucson.

A Grinding Noise from the Tire Area

One sign to look out for is the grinding noise from your tires, caused by excess heat. You may notice that it’s a sound of metal against metal with the lining against the bearing damaged. It could also mean poor lubrication. The noise becomes more noticeable when you’re turning or steering.

Vibrating Steering Wheel

Loose bearings can actually be an issue in the assembly when you’re driving and steering. A vibrating steering wheel due to loose bearings is more noticeable when you’re driving at slower speeds, getting worse as the vehicle accelerates. You shouldn’t wait for the problem to get worse, as it will be more costly to repair.

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Vehicle Moving to One Side

Have you noticed this issue with your vehicle? It’s also a sign of loose bearings in your car due to excess dirt and corrosion, resulting in tire imbalance. These can actually cause the exterior bearing linings to be worn off, causing friction that leads to the tires pulling to one side.

Tire Wear

While tires do wear over time, loose bearings could actually be the culprit. Unevenly worn tires are a sign of loose bearings, which is why it’s important to have your tires rotated regularly and also aligned. If you find that one or more of the tires is considerably more worn than the others, there may be an underlying issue with your vehicle’s bearings.

Don’t Put Off Vehicle Repair & Maintenance

Loose bearings can pose serious problems to your vehicle. If you notice any of the previously mentioned signs, then you should entrust your vehicle to ASE Certified Auto Technicians who can diagnose and fix the problem in no time.

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All Fleet Services in Phoenix & Tucson, Arizona will make sure your bearings are performing optimally. We are Arizona’s most trusted when it comes to servicing personal & business vehicles. Should you see the signs of loose bearings, then set an appointment with us. We’ll provide you with a quote free of charge. All services come with a complimentary 28 Point Inspection.

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Loose Bearings: What to Look Out For