Inspecting a vehicle after a Wheel End Failure alarm
When a Wheel End Failure alarm is triggered, follow the steps below:
- Inspect the entire wheel end. The alarm may be caused by issues other than a bearing failure, such as:
- A damaged or deformed tire
- A tire hernia or flat spot from heavy braking
- Rim damage or a detached rim
- Remove the device if necessary to access and inspect underlying components.
- Identify and replace the faulty part, whether it's the bearing or another damaged component.
- Reinstall the device after completing all repairs.
- Reset the sensor using the TraX Mobile App (see Section 6.12 for detailed instructions).
- Return any damaged bearings to SKF, if possible, for further analysis.