Citroen Check and repack wheel bearings
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Citroen Check and repack wheel bearings
Do My Citroen Wheel Bearings Need to Be Repacked?
The wheel bearings fitted to your Citroen allow the wheels to spin freely on the suspension spindle.
While most modern vehicles have sealed wheel bearing assemblies, some high performance 4 wheel drive off-road vehicles are fitted with bearings that require periodic maintenance to continue operating properly.
A wheel bearing is made up of a hardened steel inner and outer bearing located inside the wheel hub. These bearings are usually tapered roller bearings covered in a special high-temperature wheel bearing grease to keep them lubricated and reduce wear on the bearing races.
A dust seal located behind the bearings prevents moisture and dust from building up inside the bearings and grease.
Benefits of repacking wheel bearings:
- Increased fuel economy due to reduced friction
- Prevents bearing failure due to overheating
- Prevents moisture and debris damaging bearings and hubs
Symptoms of failing wheel bearings:
- Grease leaking from behind bearing caps onto wheel surface.
- Rumbling noise when driving that increases with speed
- Excessive play in the steering wheel
Most manufacturers recommend inspection and repacking of wheel bearings every 30,000 – 45,000km, more frequently if your vehicle is used off-road, especially if used for river crossings or travelling through the mud.
The wheel bearings on your Citroen may require cleaning and repacking at certain intervals to ensure correct operation and vehicle safety.
Failure to do so could lead to premature bearing failure, increased fuel consumption and vague steering feel. If your Citroen is suffering failing wheel bearing symptoms, call on AutoGuru to come to the rescue!
Citroen Models
- Citroen 2CV-4
- Citroen 2CV-6
- Citroen 3CV
- Citroen AX
- Citroen Berlingo
- Citroen BX
- Citroen C-Crosser
- Citroen C2
- Citroen C3 Aircross
- Citroen C3 I/First/Classic
- Citroen C3 II
- Citroen C3 III
- Citroen C3 Pluriel
- Citroen C4
- Citroen C4 Aircross
- Citroen C4 Cactus
- Citroen C4 II
- Citroen C4 Picasso/Grand Picasso
- Citroen C4 Picasso/Grand Picasso II
- Citroen C5
- Citroen C5 Aircross
- Citroen C5 II
- Citroen C5 III
- Citroen C5 X
- Citroen C6
- Citroen CX
- Citroen Dispatch/Jumpy III
- Citroen DS
- Citroen DS3/DS3 Cabrio
- Citroen DS4
- Citroen DS4 Crossback
- Citroen DS5
- Citroen Dyane-6
- Citroen GS
- Citroen ID
- Citroen Mehari
- Citroen SM
- Citroen Xantia
- Citroen XM
- Citroen Xsara
- Citroen Xsara II
- Citroen ZX