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What is a hub bearing?

I know it sounds like a dumb question but my friend was talking about how he was getting them replaced, and after the conversation i realized i didn't even know what a hub bearing was. thank you
5 years ago ( 2009-01-30 15:46:23 +0000 ) Report Abuse

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Best Answer - Chosen by Asker The hub bearings are located between the brake rotors and the axle. They, in most cases, are what your lug nuts bolt onto. Inside, They contain a bearing ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bearing_(me ) Some cars only have a bearing, as scene at the above link, for each wheel. There is no hub. The hub unit is basically a unit that can be installed into the wheel to make it turn easier and greatly reduce friction between the frame and the wheel and axle. A good example of a hub assembly is at http://mibearings.com/paypalparts/513124 It contains an ABS sensor too. If you do not have ABS, your hub would not have the wire on it. In many cars, hub bearings are used instead of just bearings, because they are much easier to install than the bearing alone (bearings need to be pressed in, most of the time) I suggest http://mibearings.com for new hub bearings they have USA made wheel bearings, and you will save money. Go to their front page and fill out the form on the right. I hope that answers your question! Source(s):
http://mibearings.com - MIBearings LLC http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bearing_(me - Ball Bearing http://mibearings.com/paypalparts/513124 - Basic Hub Assembly, 513124
5 years ago ( 2009-01-30 23:37:30 +0000 ) Report Abuse

Asker's Rating: thank you!!!! you gave me the answer i was looking for. very informative. Auto Dude

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It's actually somewhat of a misnomer as front wheel drive cars have drive hubs and bearings as an unserviceable unit pressed inside each front spindle. The axle coming out of the transmission on front wheel drive cars are connected to the front hubs. Between the transmission and hub there are two constant velocity joints on each front wheel. One next to the transmission and one beside the drive hub. This allows the car to steer right and left plus any up and down movement of the coil springs. On the rear of a front wheel drive car there are also wheel hub /bearings pressed in the rear spindles. Rear wheel drive cars have serviceable and replaceable wheel bearings inside an easily removable front hub for re-greasing or replacement. The rear bearings in a rear wheel driven car are bolted inside a retainer flange at Country Boy the end of each rear axle.

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It used to be that most cars had their wheels mounted on spindles, Basically a metal rod that the wheel bearings were mounted on. The bearings are rollers that make the wheel roll easier. Most cars now have pre-assembled bearings. They have the spindle, the bearings, and the hub all in one unit. They come pre-greased and ready to go. All the mechanic has to do is remove the old one and bolt the new one in. The hub assembly is more expensive than the old way, but has the advantage of reducing labor costs. A drawing of a hub assembly:http://autorepair.about.com/library/illu a hub bearing from a Toyota:http://arrc.epnet.com/autoapp/9307TOY/ch Hope that helps.

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5 years ago ( 2009-01-30 16:04:20 +0000 ) Report Abuse

ssg/emt A hub is what the wheel bolts to on the car.the hub bearings are the bearings that allow the hub to turn on the axle. most times they are called axle bearings,

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5 years ago ( 2009-01-30 15:53:51 +0000 ) Report Abuse

Proud Mom Go to the site below for a good explanation of how bearings work. The hub bearing is inside the wheel hub.

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5 years ago ( 2009-01-30 15:58:34 +0000 ) Report Abuse

Somethin... The bearing that the wheel hub rotates on.

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