IN THE BAY
Maintenance
practices to prevent
wheel-off conditions
An overview of the
reasons for truck
and trailer wheel
failures, and how
to prevent them.
24 Fleet Maintenance | June 2018
A
wheel hub assembly on a heavy duty
truck has many moving parts, all critically
connecting the wheels on the road to the
rest of the vehicle. When something goes
wrong with this system, it can be disastrous.
Th e good news is these situations are
oft en preventable with proper inspection
and appropriate maintenance practices.
systems. It is important to fi rst understand the
basics of the wheel-end system, and how
to identify the diff erent types of wheelend
systems. Proper inspection – whether
that be pre- and post-trip inspections
or more in-depth service – is also critical
to the continued performance of wheelend
TIRES & WHEELS
By Erica Schueller, Editor-in-chief