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Have you ever wanted to
know more about your auto repairs,

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but were afraid to
ask your mechanic?

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This brief video provides
you with information designed to

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help you make the right
decisions about your auto repair.

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Wheel bearings are a set
of small steel balls or rollers

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that support the wheel and
allow it to spin freely.

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Located at the center of
the wheel inside the hub.

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They reduce friction by
allowing the hub to roll around

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the axle instead of grinding
against it, but unusual noises

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such as clicks, rumbles,

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and groans that change with the
vehicle speed may mean that the

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bearings are worn and
inspection may be necessary.

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Ask your service advisor
to have your wheel bearings

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checked when the break pads
take longer than normal to kick

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in, or if there are grinding
noises during driving.

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Damage bearings generate large amounts
of heat that can cause

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the wheel to lock up.

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And if the bad wheel bearings
are not replaced in time,

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the lock wheel can come off
and cause quite a bit of damage.

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So from a safety standpoint,

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there is a large safety risk
since a wheel coming off can

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pause an accident.

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From an environmental
point of view,

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there is no impact of a
wheel bearing replacement.