 Our Vw wheel bearing kits start at only $25.95! Save up to 70% off what your dealer would charge for these Vw wheel bearing parts. Vw wheel bearing replacement is now easier because our Vw wheel bearing kits include the needed hardware. How to replace an Vw wheel bearing is not as difficult as you think. When replacing an Vw wheel bearing, BLAUfergnugen!'s years of Vw wheel bearing repair service experience can be helpful to you!
How Do I Know If My Vw Wheel Bearing Needs Replacement?
A worn Vw wheel bearing or Vw wheel bearing hub has a specific symptom. A loud humming noise. When this loud humming noise begins to come from the front or rear wheel area, Vw wheel bearing repair is inevitable.
Loud Vw wheel bearing noise can be tested as follows:
As you drive your Vw at a slower speed (25-35 mph) you'll hear a deep humming or howling noise. As you increase your speed (55-65 mph) the noise will change to a high pitch whining. This change in pitch indicates that you have a bad Vw wheel bearing.
How to figure out which Vw wheel bearing is making noise can be tested as follows:
After achieving a speed were the howling noise increases, load either the drivers or passengers side of the vehicle. Load? For instance, when turning your Vw around a right hand corner your loading the vehicle weight onto that side. Listen for the wheel bearing noise to increase and try to determine if it is coming from the front or rear Vw wheel bearing. You can also try swerving your Vw from left to right in a safe area and under safe conditions. Doing this in an empty parking lot can help determine which Vw wheel bearing is worn. If the side that the load is on makes an increased howling noise, this confirms that Vw wheel bearing replacement is necessary. If you're still having a difficult time determining which side the Vw wheel bearing noise is coming from, it may be necessary to replace both the drivers side and passenger side Vw wheel bearing or Vw wheel bearing hub assembly. To learn how to replace an Vw wheel bearing or for Vw wheel bearing installation techniques read the below information.
What About Replacing The Vw Wheel Bearings In Pairs Or Sets Of 2?
Replacing your Vw wheel bearing in pairs of 2 is convenient and can save you money in the long run! We've heard of many customers who have replaced one worn front Vw wheel bearing only to find that the other one goes bad a short while later. The same is true with the rear Vw wheel bearing. Especially on the rear Vw Passat rear wheel bearings. If replacing your rear Vw Passat wheel bearings, be sure to replace both sides. You may wish to bookmark this page since we'll soon be updating it to include a link on how to replace Vw Passat rear wheel bearing. In most cases you can save money on Vw wheel bearing replacement service costs by replacing both wheel bearings at the same time.
What Is Critical In Order To Avoid Vw Wheel Bearing Failure And Contribute To The Long Life Of A Vw Wheel Bearing?
Proper installation is the single most critical characteristic to long Vw wheel bearing life. Premature wheel bearing defect is caused by incorrect alignment while pressing the bearing into the housing. If incorrect pressure points are used, the misaligned bearing cage will cause premature failure. These mistakes can be made even by the most competent mechanics.
Certain wheel bearings may not be large enough to carry the particular load of your vehicle chassis and may prematurely fail due to this overload. Too, extreme hot climates and extreme cold climates can effect the viscosity of the Vw wheel bearing grease. It is critical that a Vw wheel bearing be packed with the proper grease that can handle these two extremes. Environmental factors, such as, road spray (especially salt laden), dust, and dirt can effect the Vw wheel bearing seal. An Vw wheel bearings seal should made with high quality material that is impervious to these conditions. You'll receive nothing but the very best in high quality manufactured Vw wheel bearing parts from BLAUfergnugen! We offer the highest quality Vw wheel bearings, wheel bearing kits and Vw wheel bearing hub assemblies. All of our wheel bearing kits are manufactured with great precision to handle the Vw chassis load, are packed with improved high quality grease, consist of extremely durable seal material, and include the appropriate grade and plated hardware. |
