Visionary films set in the technologically advanced future have long imagined cars that ride around on frictionless orbs similar to Star Wars’ BB-8. We aren’t there yet, as cars still use wheels and ...

Your car’s wheels spin around a stationary axle, and in order for them to do so, something has to allow for “slip” between the two. That something is a wheel bearing. A vehicle’s wheel bolts to a hub, ...

As routine maintenance and basic automotive servicing tasks go, packing wheel bearings isn't one of the glamorous ones. It's a messy job—and one that could cause serious damage or problems if not ...

Cam Bearing Selection And InstallationThe task of replacing camshaft bearings during an engine rebuild may appear to be a no-brainer, but the more intelligent approach is to handle the job with as ...

Measuring bearing clearances is one of those steps that all good engine builders take to establish a solid and reliable rotating assembly foundation. It can be tedious trying different bearings to put ...

Replacing your clutch at home isn't exactly a beginner-level job. You've gotta drop your driveshafts, remove your T-case, unbolt your bellhousing, and carefully remove your transmission. After sending ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In 40-plus years of working on cars, I have tackled nearly every job, from simple tune-ups and fluid changes to complex engine swaps.

Many people change the oil in their vehicle rather than taking it to a shop. Some others, who have more mechanical knowledge, may delve into bigger preventative maintenance projects, such as changing ...

Damaged bearings lead to downtime and lost productivity. Find out how to prevent the damage before it’s too late. Russell Folger, Director of Mobile Engineering; David Novak, Director of Global ...