Wheel Bearings 101

What is not a fact when it comes to sealed bearings?

• Manufactured with proper clearance
• Filled with specific lubricant
• Not designed to last the life of the vehicle
• None of the above
• All of the above

Tech A states roller bearings can carry heavier loads than ball bearings. Tech B states ball bearings can carry heavier loads than roller bearings. Who is correct?

• Tech A
• Tech B
• Both Tech A and B are correct
• Neither Tech A or Tech B are correct

What are the major components of a typical roller bearing?

• Inner race, outer race,cage and rollers
• Inner race, outer race,cage and ball bearings
• Inner race, outer race,cage and needle bearings
• None of the above
• All of the above

Which type of bearing is NOT a common type of wheel bearing?

• Cylindrial roller bearing
• Tapered roller bearing
• Ball Bearing
• Double row needle bearing
• Double row ball bearing

What is NOT a fact about races?

• Matches the contour of rollers or balls

• Each fits firmly outside a housing
• Often has an interference fit
• Pressed into place with high force
• Should not rotate

Wheel bearing retaining bolts torque spec typically exceeds what?

• 50 foot pounds
• 75 foot pounds
• 100 foot pounds
• 150 foot pounds
• 200 foot pounds

Wheel bearing maintenance is usually completed around what mileage?

• 4,000 to 10,000 miles
• 14,000 to 20,000 miles
• 24,000 to 30,000 miles
• 34,000 to 40,000 miles
• 44,000 to 50,000 miles

What is the name for this?

• Cylindrical roller bearing

• Ball bearing

• Double row ball bearing

• Tapered roller bearing

What is the name for this?

• Cylindrical roller bearing

• Ball bearing

• Double row ball bearing

• Tapered roller bearing

What is the name for this?

• Double row Cylindrical roller bearing

• Double row ball bearing

• Double row tapered roller bearing

• Double row tapered ball bearing