- 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
The Wheel Bearing and Hub (Rear) on your Nissan is crucial to keeping your vehicle moving. If it's worn out or damaged, the wheels will have a hard time spinning. Using ball bearings, the Wheel Bearing and Hub (Rear) ensures the wheel can spin freely while it stays connected to the axle through the tire rod and ball joints. The ball bearings inside the wheel hub allow one side of the Wheel Bearing and Hub (Rear) to spin while the other side stays stationary to keep the wheel attached to the vehicle.
Although the Wheel Bearing and Hub (Rear) allows the wheel to freely spin, the wheel shouldn't be loose or have any give when the tire is rocked back and forth. If you suspect it's time to replace your Wheel Bearing and Hub (Rear) and you are confident in your at-home mechanic skills, start by jacking up your vehicle until the tire has cleared the ground. Ensure the vehicle is on a flat, level surface, and chock the wheels on the ground to make sure your Nissan doesn't roll during inspection. We also recommend visiting your nearest authorized Nissan service center for help.
Begin your Wheel Bearing and Hub (Rear) inspection by placing a hand on either side of the tire and rocking the wheel back and forth. If the ball joints connecting the wheel to the axle are difficult to move but the wheel moves when you rock it, there may be a problem with the Wheel Bearing and Hub (Rear).
Driving with a damaged or broken Wheel Bearing and Hub (Rear) may cause a few things to happen. The first thing to notice is some excess noise coming from your tires. When a Wheel Bearing and Hub (Rear) is bad or wearing out, it may cause a loud whirring noise that increases the faster you drive. Second, your vehicle may seem to be pulling to one side while you drive. While this pulling issue can be a sign of other problems, such as bad wheel alignment, a worn Wheel Bearing and Hub (Rear) can also be the source. Last, your tires may be wearing unevenly. The looseness from a bad Wheel Bearing and Hub (Rear) could cause vibrations that can lead to uneven or rapid tire wear.
Is your Wheel Bearing and Hub (Rear) going bad or in need of replacement? Get your replacement Wheel Bearing and Hub (Rear) from genuine Nissan Parts to ensure you have the right Wheel Bearing and Hub (Rear) part to fit your Nissan model.
This Wheel Bearing and Hub (Rear) 432026CA0A is made to fit your Nissan Altima. See the What This Fits tab for more information.
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