Wheel Bearing Replacement

Garfield Auto Service Center provides fast, friendly wheel bearing replacement services to help keep your family on the move. Learn how to diagnose a worn-out wheel bearing, what causes wheel bearings to wear out, and how much replacing your wheel bearing might cost.

Anytime your car is making odd sounds, something is up. Being able to quickly identify the problem puts your local automotive service center in a great position to make a professional fix fast.

Warning Signs of a Bad Wheel Bearing

Worn-out wheel bearings usually squeak – loudly – when you’re driving. In most cases, the noise is essentially constant whether you’re at highway speeds or slowing down. Sometimes, worn-out wheel bearings will also cause your vehicle to vibrate or shake at high speeds.

How We Replace Wheel Bearings

Our technicians will take the time to examine and test your wheel bearings with a spin around Traverse City as a part of our multi-point inspection. Once we’ve confirmed it’s a wheel bearing issue, we get to work. Wheel bearing repairs follow these steps:

  1. First, we use a press to pop the wheel bearings out of the hub. This usually involved removing the wheel’s tire, rotor, and hub assembly.

  2. We inspect the hub itself for signs of wear or damage. If driven with a worn-out bearing for a long time, the hub may need to be replaced as well.

  3. We then press the new wheel bearings into the hub, install the wheel and take your car for a test drive.

Wheel Bearing Replacement In Traverse City

Wheel bearing inspection and replacement are standard services here at Garfield Auto. Northern Michigan’s long and extreme winters can take a toll on wheel bearings and many automotive parts. Families have relied on Garfield Auto for friendly, professional automotive services for decades. Schedule your appointment today. 

Wheel Bearing FAQs

What Causes Wheel Bearings To Go Bad?

Wheel bearings are resilient parts, but diving in water, mud, or sand consistently can cause contamination. These contaminants can get past the wheel bearing seal and wear down the bearings over time.

How Long Should Wheel Bearings Last?

Wheel bearings usually last 85,000 to 100,000 miles, but your driving habits and driving conditions may vary drastically.