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Rely on tested quality and order high-quality wheel bearing kits online.<\/h5><\/div>
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Rely on certified quality and order high-quality wheel bearing kits conveniently online.<\/h2><\/div>

Wheel bearings are among the most heavily stressed wearing parts on a vehicle. They are not only responsible for driving comfort, but are also a safety-critical component which, in the worst case, can determine the controllability of the truck. A defect often announces itself gradually, but without timely replacement it can lead to expensive consequential damage to the wheel hub and axle journal or even to the wheel locking.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Silent companions under heavy load<\/h2><\/div>

Wheel bearings transmit the enormous forces between the wheel and axle and allow the wheel hub to rotate freely with the lowest possible frictional resistance. This has a direct effect on fuel consumption: A smooth-running bearing saves energy. They have to cope with two types of load at the same time:<\/p>\n

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  1. Radial forces: The weight of the vehicle and the load that presses vertically on the bearing.<\/li>\n
  2. Axial forces: Lateral guidance forces that arise particularly when cornering and load the bearing laterally.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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    In modern truck wheel bearing units (truck hub units), two inner sets (usually tapered roller bearings) and a common outer ring are often integrated. These so-called compact bearings are preset at the factory and lubricated for life (“lubricated for life”) in order to minimize assembly errors and ensure tightness against splash water and dirt.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    What should you look out for when buying:<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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    EXACT SPECIFICATION<\/h2><\/div>
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    The wheel bearing set must exactly match your axle and wheel hub model (inner diameter, width, mounting pattern).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    SPARE PARTS<\/h2><\/div>
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    Make sure that all necessary parts are included (e.g. seals, protective caps) so that no component is missing when replacing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    LUBRICATION<\/h2><\/div>
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    Give preference to bearing units that are supplied preconfigured and lubricated to ensure correct installation and functionality.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    Torque and seal: The content of a set<\/h2><\/div>

    Why should you always buy a complete set?<\/p>\n

    A wheel bearing set typically contains not only the bearing itself, but also all the mandatory mounting parts required for replacement:<\/p>\n