Articles and videos focusing on diagnosing and troubleshooting problems related to heavy duty engines.
Heavy Duty
Installing a Timken Premium Seal
A seal defends your wheel bearings from water, dirt, and debris, but it can only do its job if it is properly installed. Today I’m going to show you the right way to install our premium seals on a commercial vehicle wheel end.
Programming a Hub Odometer
A hub odometer provides a simple way to measure the miles on your trailers, so you know when it’s time for maintenance. This video will show you how to program a Timken hub odometer.
Removing a 2-Piece Seal Wear Ring
How to remove a wear ring from a two piece wheel seal.
Tips for Removing Cups from Wheel Hubs
Bearing cups, or races, are designed with a tight fit in their hub. This keeps the cup from slipping or spinning in the hub, but the tight fit makes removing cups tough when replacing the bearing.
Identifying HD Wheel End Problems
Regular inspection and maintenance can reduce bearing damage in conventional wheel ends and decrease long-term costs.