Wheel bearing: operating problems and their solution

Almost every car owner had to deal with such a problem as increased noise when driving a car. Often this problem can cause not only discomfort for the driver and passengers, but also lead to an accident. Therefore, if you notice an outside noise when driving, you need to determine its source as soon as possible. In fact the reason of the raised noise can be and rubber if you recently "perobuvali" the car, and also similar sounds can publish a stupic bearing.

I must say that just the same often the noise during the movement can appear precisely from the bearing of the wheels. The reasons for this can be the presence of dirt or moisture in the bearing, and a lack of lubrication in the bearing, leading to its overheating. And in either case, a failed wheel bearing will start to make a buzzing sound. It usually starts to appear when the car moves at a speed of forty to sixty kilometers per hour, with increasing speed, the sound does not disappear, but simply changes its tonality. It can be compared to the sound of a jet or a subway train. If the wheel bearings are buzzing, then further operation of such a car leads to an increase in noise, then the sound completely disappears, there is a strong backlash of the wheel, there may be a metallic screech and clicks when driving. Operate the car with these signs is not just forbidden, but very dangerous! The bearing can jam, which can cause an accident. Therefore, as soon as the stub bearing starts to buzz, it must be replaced urgently!

The first thing you need to do is to find out which hub bearing was buzzing. After all, their number can be different: like four, if they are ball, and if roller, then eight. The simplest thing is to determine where the noise is coming from - in front or behind the car. To do this, you need to find a free stretch of the road, accelerate it to about sixty kilometers per hour and ride a snake, that is, shake the rudder to the left, to the right, while do not forget to listen to the nature of the published sound. If you hear a buzzing gain, turning to the left, then the right front bearing is defective, and vice versa.

If you suspect that one of the rear bearings is defective, the situation will be somewhat more complicated. A wheel is displayed, which must be checked. After that, it must be slowly turned, holding hands. If you feel a series of rhythmic jerks and slight jamming along the entire path of motion, the bearing is defective. Often faulty wheel bearings VAZ produce a characteristic sound, if you just hang the wheel and strongly untwist it with your hands. It is necessary to follow this carefully, in order to avoid the occurrence of irreparable problems. In any case, as soon as you notice that you have a bearing bearing in the hub bearing, you have to immediately determine which one, and replace it. Then driving will be fun for you, and there will be less worry about security.