Bearings & Seals

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Bearings & Seals

Westrac Ltd. has a full line of quality bearings and seals in stock to keep your vehicle or equipment on the road. Maintenance Tips/Suggestions: Check your car’s maintenance schedule for recommended bearing service intervals. Typically, the only bearings requiring regular service are wheel bearings. Although many cars have non-serviceable, lubed-for- life wheel bearings in front, there may still be serviceable bearings in the rear. Most SUVs and pickups still need regular front wheel bearing maintenance. Have the bearings cleaned, inspected and repacked with fresh lubricant every two years or 24,000 miles. If the wheel bearings are exposed to any underwater conditions, even for a short period, the bearings need to be serviced more frequently. The wheel seals should also be replaced every time the bearings are serviced. Symptoms of a faulty wheel bearing include a growling or metal-to-metal noise from one of the wheels while the vehicle is moving, wandering steering, or a seized wheel. If you suspect a bad wheel bearing on your car, have it checked out by a qualified service professional as soon as possible.