- Keeps your wheel spinning freely while firmly attached
- Essential to keeping your vehicle moving
- If broken, may lead to looseness, excessive noise, and vehicle pulling to one side
A Wheel Bearing and Hub (Front) is essential in keeping your Nissan moving. Without it, your wheels would have a difficult time turning. The Wheel Bearing and Hub (Front) utilizes ball bearings to keep the wheel spinning freely while it stays connected to the axle through the tire rod and ball joints. As the wheel spins, these ball bearings inside the hub allow one side of the Wheel Bearing and Hub (Front) to spin with the other side remains stationary to keep the wheel attached to the vehicle.
Although the Wheel Bearing and Hub (Front) allows the wheel to freely spin, there should not be any looseness or give when the tire is rocked back and forth. If you think it's time to replace your Wheel Bearing and Hub (Front) and you have the tools and skills for the job, start by jacking up your vehicle until the tire has cleared the ground. Ensure the vehicle is on a flat, level surface, and put chocks behind the other wheels to keep the vehicle from rolling away during the repair. If you need help with your replacement, visit your nearest authorized Nissan service center.
Begin your Wheel Bearing and Hub (Front) inspection by placing a hand on either side of the tire and rocking the wheel back and forth. If the wheel has give but the ball joints connecting the wheel to the axle have a difficult time moving, the Wheel Bearing and Hub (Front) might be the problem.
You may notice a few symptoms when driving on a damaged or broken Wheel Bearing and Hub (Front). First, you may notice your tires are louder than usual while driving. When a Wheel Bearing and Hub (Front) is bad or wearing out, it may cause a loud whirring noise that gets louder as you drive faster. Second, you might feel that your Nissan pulls to one side while you drive. While pulling to one side can be a symptom of other issues, such as poor alignment in the wheels, a damaged Wheel Bearing and Hub (Front) can also be the reason. Last, your tires may be wearing unevenly. The looseness from a bad Wheel Bearing and Hub (Front) could cause vibrations that can lead to uneven or rapid tire wear.
Is your Wheel Bearing and Hub (Front) going bad or in need of replacement? Purchase a new, genuine Wheel Bearing and Hub (Front) from Nissan Parts to ensure your new part fits your exact model and trim.
This Wheel Bearing and Hub (Front) 40202ZM70A is made to fit your Nissan Murano or Nissan Quest. See the What This Fits tab for more information.
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