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Used MG TF Hub Assembly
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About Hub Assembly
What is the hub assembly/what does it do?
A hub assembly is a critical set of components that together allow a car’s wheels to rotate smoothly while being able to move up and down with the suspension and swivel with the steering. The hub assembly connects the wheels, brakes, driveshafts (driven wheels), steering (front wheels) and suspension together allowing all to work as a system.
Getting into the details of the hub assembly
For front wheel drive cars the front hub assembly consists of a wheel hub carrier, the hub assembly and a wheel bearing. The hub carrier is mounted to the suspension and steering system and as its name suggests holds or carries the hub assembly. The hub assembly rotates freely within the hub carrier on the wheel bearing, which generally consists of an inner and outer set of roller bearings. Brake disks and wheel rims are bolted to the hub assembly. The driveshaft passes through a hole in the centre of the carrier to the hub assembly to provide drive to the wheels.
A rear non driven hub assembly is similar to the front although does not incorporate a driveshaft. In some cases the hub assembly may incorporate a stub axle. The bearing is more likely to be a tapered race bearing and with inner and outer races often separated by a spacer.
Driven rear wheel hub assemblies are generally similar to that of a front wheel drive front in that they contain roller bearings and the carrier has a hole or hollow to allow the driveshafts to enter the hub. Similarly the undriven front wheels are similar to the rear wheels of a front wheel drive car.
For all types of car the hub assembly is located directly behind each wheel and is generally accessed with the wheel removed.
What if something goes wrong with the hub assembly?
The most common cause of issues with the hub assembly is linked to the wheel bearings. Due to the high levels of wear they require routine maintenance as specified by the manufacturer. Generally speaking at some point in the vehicle's life the wheel bearing will need to be replaced, as the metal components are likely to wear beyond acceptable tolerances.
Other components that are likely to require maintenance or replacement include nuts and washers, during routine maintenance of the hub assembly. Also for some cars dust covers, split pins and spacers may need to be replaced.
A useful preventative measure is to ensure that all wheels are fitted with hub caps or wheel trims as this helps to keep road grime and grit out of the hub assembly, reducing the likelihood of premature wear and corrosion.
MG trivia
- The current MG range is rolling out of the production factory in Shanghai at a rate of 880 units per day. The manufacturing plant is a whopping 1.2 million square metres, and had led SAIC Motor to sell a LOT of cars. In 2018 alone, SAIC sold over 7 million vehicles.
- In the film Breathless, starring Richard Gere and Valerie Kaprisky, Gere’s car thief character steals a pink MGB. However, when the car went up for auction in the mid-1980s, it was revealed that the famous pink car was actually orange and not pink at all!
- Honda won the Manufacturer’s Championship for a four-year streak but was finally destroyed by MG in 2014 when the MG6 GT (which had only been competing for three years) beat its rival with an impressive 95-point win at Brands Hatch. MG also came second in the Constructors Championship in 2015.
- Modern MG cars have a dazzling array of technology options. Owners can opt for an eight-inch colour touchscreen, satellite navigation, keyless entry, power tailgate, electric folding mirrors, and a one-touch start button. The MG RX5 is very sporty looking, but it’s hiding a lot of tech on the inside.
- Every year, the Chesterfield MG Group holds what’s called the Goodnight Sweetheart Run. It’s a chance for classic MG owners to have one last drive before the colder weather hits and their cars go into storage for the winter. Held every September, the Goodnight Sweetheart Run is a must-attend event for every MG owner.