Timken TechTips Technical Training Resources

Light Vehicle TechTips

LV1 Hub Bearing

LV1 Removing and Installing a Hub Unit Bearing

Steps for hub assembly removal and installation.

LV1 Hub Bearing

LV2 Hub Assemblies FAQ

Common Q&A about hub assemblies and Timken hub assemblies.

LV1 Hub Bearing

LV3 Checking a Hub Bearing Assembly

Overview of common causes of wheel noise.

LV1 Hub Bearing

LV4 Wheel Bearing Replacement

Steps for replacing wheel bearings in passenger cars and light trucks.

LV5-Symptoms-of-a-Worn-Wheel-Hub-Bearing

LV5 Symptoms of a Worn Wheel Hub Bearing

Overview of symptoms that can indicate wheel bearing damage.

LV6-Ball-Bearing-Installation

LV6 Ball Bearing Installation

Steps for the installation of ball bearings.

LV7-Wheel-Hub-Damage-Analysis-Guide

LV7 Wheel Hub Damage Analysis Guide

Comparison of damaged hubs to help diagnose causes of bearing damage.

LV8-Tapered-Roller-Bearing-Damage

LV8 Tapered Roller Bearing Damage

Overview of types and causes of bearing damage.

LV9-Removing-a-Hub-Unit-Bearing-Assembly-and-Steering-Knuckle

LV9 Removing a Hub Unit Bearing Assembly and Steering Knuckle

Steps for removing a hub unit bearing assembly and steering knuckle.

LV10-Bearing-Removal-and-Installation

LV10 Bearing Removal and Installation

Steps for bearing removal and installation.

LV11-Installing-a-Hub-Unit-Bearing-Assembly-and-Steering-Knuckle

LV11 Installing a Hub Unit Bearing Assembly and Steering Knuckle

Steps for installing a hub unit bearing assembly and steering knuckle.

LV12 Trailer Wheel Bearing Inspection, Maintenance and Replacement

LV12 Trailer Wheel Bearing Inspection, Maintenance and Replacement

Steps for trailer wheel bearing maintenance.

LV13 Seal Damage Analysis and Troubleshooting

LV13 Seal Damage Analysis and Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting guide to help identify types of seal damage, potential causes and courses of action.

Medium-Duty Vehicle TechTips

MDV1-Identifying-Wheel-End-Problems

MDV1 Identifying Wheel End Problems

Overview of inspection and maintenance procedures, plus bearing damage indicators.

MDV2-Tapered-Roller-Bearing-Damage

MDV2 Tapered Roller Bearing Damage

Overview of types and causes of bearing damage.

MDV3-Identifying-Wheel-End-Systems

MDV3 Identifying Wheel End Systems

Information on adjustable, pre-adjusted and unitized wheel end systems.

MDV4-Set-Right-Hub-Rebuild-Kits

MDV4 Set Right Hub Rebuild Kits

Overview of Timken NP bearings for pre-adjusted wheel ends.

MDV5-Correct-Fits-for-Your-Wheel-Bearing

MDV5 Correct Fits for Your Wheel Bearing

Overview of bearing cup and cone fitting for commercial vehicle wheel ends.

MDV6-Proper-Installation-of-Bearing-Components

MDV6 Proper Installation of Bearing Components

How to properly install bearing cones on shafts and bearing cups in housings.

MDV7-Bearing-Adjustment-Basics

MDV7 Bearing Adjustment Basics

Tips for proper bearing adjustment to help maximize bearing service life.

MDV8-Replacing-Cups-and-Cones-Together

MDV8 Replacing Cups and Cones Together

Overview of bearing cone and cup replacement at the same time.

MDV9-Serving-Pre-Adjusted-Wheel-Ends-Dos-and-Donts

MDV9 Serving Pre-Adjusted Wheel Ends Dos and Don’ts

Tips for servicing pre-adjusted wheel ends.

MDV10-Monitoring-Wheel-End-Settings-in-Adjustable-Wheel-Bearing-Systems

MDV10 Monitoring Wheel End Settings in Adjustable Wheel Bearing Systems

Tips for maintaining proper bearing setting.

MDV11-Nut-Torqueing-and-Back-Off-to-Set-Wheel-Bearings

MDV11 Nut Torqueing and Back Off to Set Wheel Bearings

Six-step procedure for adjusting wheel bearings to meet correct end play specifications.

MDV12-Industry-Accepted-Maintenance-Practices

MDV12 Industry Accepted Maintenance Practices

TMC Recommended Maintenance Practices for handling wheel or drivetrain bearings.

MDV13-Removing-and-Installing-a-Hub-Unit-Bearing

MDV13 Removing and Installing a Hub Unit Bearing

Steps for hub assembly removal and installation.

MDV14-Hub-Assemblies-FAQ

MDV14 Hub Assemblies FAQ

Common Q&A about hub assemblies and Timken hub assemblies.

MDV15-Checking-a-Hub-Bearing-Assembly

MDV15 Checking a Hub Bearing Assembly

Overview of common causes of wheel noise.

MDV16-Wheel-Bearing-Replacement

MDV16 Wheel Bearing Replacement

Steps for replacing wheel bearings in passenger cars and light trucks.

MDV17-Symptoms-of-a-Worn-Wheel-Hub-Bearing

MDV17 Symptoms of a Worn Wheel Hub Bearing

Overview of symptoms that can indicate wheel bearing damage.

MDV18-Ball-Bearing-Installation

MDV18 Ball Bearing Installation

Steps for the installation of ball bearings.

MDV19-Wheel-Hub-Damage-Analysis-Guide

MDV19 Wheel Hub Damage Analysis Guide

Comparison of damaged hubs to help diagnose causes of bearing damage.

MDV20-Proper-Lubrication-for-Wheel-Ends

MDV20 Proper Lubrication for Wheel Ends

Tips for proper lubrication to promote longer bearing and application life.

MDV21-Packing-a-Tapered-Roller-Bearing-with-Grease

MDV21 Packing a Tapered Roller Bearing with Grease

Tips for properly packing a tapered roller bearing with grease.

Commercial Vehicle TechTips

CV1-Wheel-End-Problems

CV1 Identifying Wheel End Problems

Overview of inspection and maintenance procedures, plus bearing damage indicators.

CV2-Tapered-Bearing-Damage

CV2 Tapered Roller Bearing Damage

Overview of types and causes of bearing damage.

CV3-Identifying-Wheel-End-Systems

CV3 Identifying Wheel End Systems

Information on adjustable, pre-adjusted and unitized wheel end systems.

CV4-Set-Right-Hub-Rebuild-Kits

CV4 Set Right Hub Rebuild Kits

Overview of Timken NP bearings for pre-adjusted wheel ends.

CV5-Correct-Fits-for-Your-Wheel-Bearing

CV5 Correct Fits for Your Wheel Bearing

Overview of bearing cup and cone fitting for commercial vehicle wheel ends.

CV6-Proper-Installation-of-Bearing-Components

CV6 Proper Installation of Bearing Components

How to properly install bearing cones on shafts and bearing cups in housings.

CV7-Bearing-Adjustment-Basics

CV7 Bearing Adjustment Basics

Tips for proper bearing adjustment to help maximize bearing service life.

CV8-Replacing-Cups-and-Cones-Together

CV8 Replacing Cups and Cones Together

Overview of bearing cone and cup replacement at the same time.

CV9-Pre-Adjusted-Wheel-Ends-Dos-and-Donts

CV9 Servicing Pre-Adjusted Wheel Ends Dos and Don’ts

Tips for servicing pre-adjusted wheel ends.

CV10-Monitoring-Wheel-End-Settings

CV10 Monitoring Wheel End Settings in Adjustable Wheel Bearing Systems

Tips for maintaining proper bearing setting.

CV7-Bearing-Adjustment-Basics

CV11 Proper Lubrication for Wheel Ends

Tips for proper lubrication to promote longer bearing and application life.

CV12-Nut-Torqueing

CV12 Nut Torqueing and Back Off to Set Wheel Bearings

Six-step procedure for adjusting wheel bearings to meet correct end play specifications.

CV13-Industry-Accepted-Maintenance-Practices

CV13 Industry Accepted Maintenance Practices

TMC Recommended Maintenance Practices for handling wheel or drivetrain bearings.

CV14-Packing-a-Tapered-Roller-Bearing-with-Grease

CV14 Packing a Tapered Roller Bearing with Grease

Tips for properly packing a tapered roller bearing with grease.

CV15-Inadequate-Grease-Lubrication-in-Bearings

CV15 Inadequate Grease Lubrication in Bearings

Overview and identification of the eight categories of inadequate lubrication.

CV16 Installing Wheel Seals in Adjustable and Pre-Adjusted Wheel End Systems

CV16 Installing Wheel Seals in Adjustable and Pre-Adjusted Wheel End Systems

Steps for installing commercial vehicle wheel seals in adjustable and pre-adjusted wheel end systems.

Wheel Ends with Spacers Require Controlled Width Bearings

CV17 Wheel Ends with Spacers Require Controlled Width Bearings

Learn about controlled width bearings when using a spacer on commercial vehicle wheel ends.

CV18-Impact-of-Corner-Radii

CV18 The Impact of Corner Radii on Commercial Vehicle Wheel Bearings

Learn about the impact of bearing corner radii when replacing commercial vehicle wheel bearings.