PriceProtect™
DriveShield™
GarageGuard™
Services
Insurance
Car Insurance
Compare Car Insurance with Jerry
Jerry’s Expert Advice
Car Insurance Estimates
Home & Renters Insurance
Renters Insurance
Repairs
Car Repair Estimates
Repair Estimates for Popular Services
Advice
Read Car Content
Browse Jerry Car Advice
Check Out Expert Car QnA
Learn About How We Create Content
Jerry Data & Research
How do wheel bearings work?
I’ve heard of wheel bearings before, but I don’t really understand what they are. Are they important? How do wheel bearings work?
Melanie Mergen · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Wheel bearings are very important! Wheel bearings are part of the wheel hub and are designed to reduce as much friction as possible as the wheels of your car spin.
The bearing itself is a set of small, metal balls that are placed between two small, metal rings. They fit inside the wheel hub and ride on an axle shaft, reducing friction as the wheel spins. The wheel bearings are also lubricated to further reduce friction.
As you continue learning the ins and outs of your vehicle, it’s also a good idea to make sure it’s covered by the right
car insurance
policy. The Jerry
app can help you make quick work of that!With Jerry, you can quickly start comparing competitive, customized quotes from top insurance providers, all in one place, making it easier than ever to find the right coverage for you at the right rate.
View full answer
- Gregory R.
WHY YOU CAN TRUST JERRY
Jerry partners with more than 50 insurance companies, but our content is independently researched, written, and fact-checked by our team of editors and agents. We aren’t paid for reviews or other content.
Join 4M+ members in lowering their car insurance
You Might Also Be Interested
Read Advice From Car Experts At Jerry
What Others Are Asking
Browse More Content
Insurance in Your State
Easiest way to compare and buy car insurance
No long forms
No spam or unwanted phone calls
Quotes from top insurance companies