Moyeux de roue

The wheel hub is the mounting point where the wheel attaches to the vehicle, between the wheel and the axle or suspension. It provides the bolt face the wheel fastens to and houses or carries the wheel bearings, transferring the vehicle load and the driving and braking forces between the wheel and the axle.

The hub gives the wheel a precise, secure mounting face and keeps it located as it turns. It carries the load between the wheel and the axle, and on many designs it holds the wheel bearings and, where fitted, the ABS sensor. A correctly running hub keeps the wheel turning true without wobble.

A hub wears mainly through its bearings, but it can also be damaged by impacts or corrosion. Signs include shaking through the steering at speed, vibration, wheel looseness or play, uneven tire wear, sluggish or pulling steering, and an ABS warning light on hubs with a built-in sensor. Because handling and safety depend on it, a worn or damaged hub is inspected and replaced promptly, often together with the matching side.

The correct hub depends on the vehicle model, the axle, the bolt pattern, and whether it includes a bearing or ABS sensor. Confirm the part against the vehicle specification before fitting.