{"id":2161,"date":"2019-09-22T16:55:09","date_gmt":"2019-09-22T16:55:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quicktransportsolutions.com\/blog\/?p=2161"},"modified":"2019-09-22T16:55:11","modified_gmt":"2019-09-22T16:55:11","slug":"the-fleet-technicians-log-bearings-suspension-and-steering-oh-my","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quicktransportsolutions.com\/blog\/the-fleet-technicians-log-bearings-suspension-and-steering-oh-my\/","title":{"rendered":"The Fleet Technician\u2019s Log: Bearings, Suspension and Steering, Oh My!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When considering the average mileage of most commercial motor vehicles, considering the load and job type, wheel bearing replacement generally occurs between 90,000 and 120,000 miles. Still, regardless of the vehicle\u2019s age, it is prudent to inspect the wheel bearings any time you are also doing brake replacement work or brake inspections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">                                                     <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most OEMs recommend brake lubrication at around 25,000 miles\nfor front wheel bearings. If bearings are not lubricated until each time the\nbrakes are replaced, that is fine. Bearings can go double the time before\nrequiring re-lubrication. Any technician or shop assistant should always be on\nthe lookout for the signs of worn-out bearings. From friction to noise on the\nwheel rotation or unusual slowness, it is critical that bearings are addressed\nat the first sign of a problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When replacing wheel bearings, any shop technician worth\ntheir salt will tell you that you must replace the bearings on both hubs. The\nwheels will have the same mileage and be subjected to the same amount of wear,\nso they should get bearings at the same time. This way you can prevent\nunfortunate service calls and ensure the safety of your truck drivers and\nequipment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t assume that it is okay to stop at the bearings. Why\nnot check the seals while you are at it? Just be very careful. Bearings are\nmade of tough stuff but are actually composed of sensitive machinery equipment.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike a tire, a bearing is not something that should be\njust tossed around; they must be handled with great care. Even the smallest\nmishandling of a bearing, whether during transport or installation, can damage\ninternal components. Damage can lead to premature failure and a cascading of\neffects to other equipment on the truck. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When working with a bearing, there is a cardinal rule all\ntechnicians should live by: Dirty is deadly. Always make sure your work area is\nas clean as possible &#8211; although, let\u2019s face it, you should be doing this anyway\nas a best practice. The fact is, even the tiniest of dirt or particular matter\ncan damage a bearing internally and lead to a shorter lifespan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bearings must also be installed with the proper tools.\nRemoval and installation cannot be handled with a screwdriver, wrench, and\nhammer. With the right tools, the job can be done more accurately and efficiently.\nNever hesitate to consult the vehicle\u2019s manual when going through a mounting\nprocedure. Technicians should never rely on simple gut instinct or be too proud\nto consult a manual. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most important part of a bearing install or replacement\nis the mounting force, which is why consultation may be required. If improper\nforce is applied, the indentations in the bearing raceways will eventually lead\nto other parts of the bearing failing. The same occurs if a seal is not mounted\nproperly. If a bearing replacement has occurred and a truck driver is already\nhearing noise while on the road, the shop needs to take a second look at the\njob. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bearing replacement best practices include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Utilizing clean tools.<\/li><li>Using the proper grease.<\/li><li>Operating in a clean workspace.<\/li><li>Checking the contact surface for the seal lip.<\/li><li>Avoiding using a blunt object to hit the bearing\nif you are having a problem using physical force.<\/li><li>Avoiding setting clearances on the hub units.<\/li><li>Hub unit clearances are set at the factory.<\/li><li>Checking the condition of the housing and axle\nwhen changing the bearing.<\/li><li>Not taking a hub unit apart before mounting it. <\/li><li>Not attempting to move or adjust the seal on the\nhub unit.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember, even the smallest mark, rust, or debris could\ndamage a seal lip and will allow water to penetrate the bearing and induce\ncorrosion. Many bearings are also already set at the factory with the correct\npreload. Use the workshop manual if you need to tighten the nut to the correct\npreload. Also, keep in mind that the bearings are set to the correct clearance\npreload at the factory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The last thing you ever want is for a raceway seals to be\ndamaged and the bearings eventually destroyed, otherwise the unit will fail\nprematurely. Premature failure, water penetration and corrosion are your worst\nenemies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Steering Clear of Defects<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Well, the annual CVSA road check just passed and this time\nthey put a special emphasis on checking steering and suspension. The 72-hour\nRoadcheck blitz wanted to look closer at components that tend to be fairly\nreliable and do not require a lot of shop time. For this reason, shops tend to\noverlook these components. As they age, problems can sneak up. While many shop\ntechnicians more-or-less leave them alone for the first couple of years, they\nshould never be ignored completely. In many cases, a truck requiring alignment\nwill need some suspension work done as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The average four-year-old truck with 500,000 miles on it or\nmore will generally have some undercarriage issues that need to be addressed.\nThings like loose U-bolts are common on vehicles with under-slung suspension\nsystems. Considering the entirety of the truck\u2019s weight rests on the nut, which\nstretches the bolt, problems are common. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a bolt stretches too much, the axle can move within the\nassembly, which can cause a misalignment to occur. This could be followed by\nloose spring packs, cocked air springs and other problems that give shop\ntechnicians big headaches. The main problem is that suspension issues can be\ndifficult to spot. Problems often occur underneath the suspension components. It\nis best that a technician looks for suspension problems on an undercarriage\nusing a creeper. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Steering components can also be a major headache and were\ncertainly on the viewing block at this years Roadcheck. Looking at last year\u2019s\nRoadcheck event, there were 538 violations for suspension defects and 286\nsteering-related violations. While these might not seem like large numbers, for\nthe fleets running those vehicles, OOS violations could be crippling to the\nbottom line. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even more, steering and suspension systems are safety\ncritical. These are the systems that support the heavy loads truckers carry. They\nalso are vitally important for buses and utility vehicles. When a commercial\nmotor vehicle is under acceleration and braking, proper suspension and steering\nsystems are critical to keeping the vehicle safely on the road. They also help\nensure the tires stay in alignment and reduce the chances for uneven tire wear\nor tire failure. Finally, they maximize contact between the tires and the road.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Most Common Violations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of the most common suspension violations were missing or defective axle positioning parts. These include loose suspension tracking rods, missing or damaged spring hangers or missing, damaged, or hanging spring hangar bolts. Next up on the potential violation list were leaking air springs or air spring lines, followed by broken, missing or separated spring leaves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">                                                     <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to steering defects, the most common were\nsimply worn components. Improperly welded or missing components were next on\nthe list. When components are not worn properly, missing or misaligned, there\nmay be too much movement within the ball and socket joint of the steering king\npin. This could include loose fasteners on steering components. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Loose steering columns, leaks or looseness in the power\nsteering system, excessive free play in the steering wheel, worn steering\nboxes, loose pitman arms and more, were all listed as steering violations that\nresult an out-of-service decisions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not to be left out, problems with trailers were also\nincluded in the stats related to OOS violations related to suspension problems.\nRoadcheck inspectors found a problem that was alarming considering the safety\nimplications, sliding-axle locking pins missing or not engaged. So, what is a\nshop technician to do to ensure they are not caught on the wrong end of the\ninspection stick? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One word: Proactive Inspections<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Be Proactive, Not Reactive<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You have got to get your shop in the habit of conducting\nproactive checks. Check the steering lash by turning the wheel in one direction\nuntil the tires begin to pivot. If there is too much play, there may be a\nproblem. You want to mark the steering wheel at a fixed point and turn the\nwheel in the opposite direction until the tires again begin to move. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where your suspension components are concerned, inspect the\nsuspension system for indications of misaligned, shifted, cracked or missing\nsprings. You also need to be on the lookout for loose shackles, missing bolts,\nunsecured spring hangars, or cracked or loose u-bolts. Signs of cracked axles\nor obvious misalignment should be obvious to any technician worth their salt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most importantly, ask your truck drivers. If they begin to feel bumps, shakes, or excessive steering play as they drive, make sure there is a process in place to reports such problems. The vehicle suspensions should support its weight and keep it level. If one side of the vehicle is resting higher than another, then you know you have a problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">                                                     <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the end, it is important to keep a close eye on such\nsafety-critical aspects of your vehicles, from bearings to suspension and\nsteering. This year\u2019s Roadcheck may be over, but you never know when an\ninspection might be just around the corner. Don\u2019t get caught unaware and find\nyourself out-of-service.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When considering the average mileage of most commercial motor vehicles, considering the load and job type, wheel bearing replacement generally occurs between 90,000 and 120,000 miles. Still, regardless of the vehicle\u2019s age, it is prudent to inspect the wheel bearings any time you are also doing brake replacement work or brake inspections. 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