OTC hub and bearing service guide covers light-duty vehicles up to model year 2018

OTC has released its new Hub Grappler Application Manual (6575MAN-18), which the company says is a comprehensive hub and bearing service guide for car, truck, van and SUV makes and models through 2018.

David Sickels is the Senior Editor of Fleet Equipment. He has a history of working in the media, marketing and automotive industries in both print and online.

Published: Jul 29, 2019

OTC has released its new Hub Grappler Application Manual (6575MAN-18), which the company says is a comprehensive hub and bearing service guide for car, truck, van and SUV makes and models through 2018.

The manual helps technicians find the correct adapters for front hub removal and replacement, front wheel bearing removal and replacement, rear hub removal and replacement and rear wheel bearing removal and replacement. This guide was developed to be the first tool used in the OTC Hub Grappler kit and provides quick reference to the other tools in the kit required to do the job.

The new OTC Hub Grappler Application Manual is now available with 6575, 6575-2 and 6575-2C Hub Grappler kits.

First Rizon Class 4-5 electric trucks delivered in California

The CARB certified EVs are starting to be delivered to customers in CA, orders will continue to be fulfilled throughout spring.

By Kevin Linger

Managing Editor/Producer of Fleet Equipment Magazine

Published: Apr 9, 2024

Customers in California are beginning to get deliveries of Daimler Rizon Class 4-5 BEV trucks. Distributor Velocity EV says the first fleet deliveries have already commenced and are slated to continue this spring.

Velocity EV tells us the initial deployment of Rizon trucks in California includes the following fleets: 