Mobile Wheel Hub Assembly Replacement at Your Home or Office

Your vehicle's wheel bearings and hubs play a crucial role in its steering, suspension, and braking systems. Most modern vehicles use a one-piece hub assembly that integrates the hub, wheel bearing, ABS wheel speed sensor, and mounting flange. Wheel hubs are essential for connecting the axles, steering knuckles, and wheels, supporting the vehicle's weight and facilitating smooth wheel rotation.

What is Wheel Hub Assembly Replacement?

The wheel hub assembly is responsible for holding the vehicle's wheels securely in place. A properly functioning front hub ensures smooth tire rotation, proper ABS system functionality, and normal fuel efficiency. Similarly, the rear wheel hub provides a stable mounting point for the rear wheel, ensuring smooth rotation at all speeds. A faulty wheel hub assembly poses a significant safety risk, potentially leading to the wheel separating from the axle

How is Wheel Hub Assembly Replacement Done?

  1. Lift and Support Vehicle: Raise the vehicle and support it securely on jack stands.
  2. Remove Wheel and Brake Components: Remove the lug nuts, wheel, brake caliper, and brake rotor.
  3. Remove Axle Nut: Take off the axle nut to access the hub assembly.
  4. Install New Hub Assembly: Place the new hub assembly into position and hand-thread the bolts.
  5. Torque Hub Bolts and Axle Nut: Use a torque MyMechanaic to tighten the hub bolts and axle nut to the manufacturer's recommended torque settings.
  6. Reinstall Brake Components: Reinstall the brake caliper, brake rotor, and associated components.
  7. Lower Vehicle: Lower the vehicle to the ground and tighten the lug nuts to the recommended torque settings.

Recommendations

If you suspect issues with your wheel hub assembly, it's crucial to schedule service with an experienced mechanic promptly. Replacement of a wheel hub assembly may require specialized tools and expertise best handled by professionals.

Symptoms Indicating You Need A Wheel Hub Assembly Replacement

  1. Slow steering response
  2. Uneven brake application or excessive brake pedal travel.
  3. Grinding noise near the front hub area, especially under the hubcap

Our mobile mechanics will show up at your home with state-of-the-art tools and equipment for wheel hub assembly replacement service. We have the expertise needed to fix any type of car or truck. Contact MyMechanic Malaysia for a quote or diagnostic assistance, and rest assured that we prioritize customer satisfaction and quality workmanship.