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Wheel Bearings

Tapered roller, ball and sealed-unit wheel bearings for pickups, SUVs, vans and trucks, specified by ID, OD, width, seal type and ABS encoder requirements.

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About wheel bearings

Wheel bearings support vehicle weight and allow the wheel to rotate with minimal friction. They operate under combined radial and axial loads, and on pickups and trucks they endure heavy payload, rough roads and water ingress.

Bearing types

  • Tapered roller bearings – separate cone and cup, used in pairs (inner and outer) with adjustable preload. Common on older pickup front hubs, many rear axles and truck hubs.
  • Angular contact ball bearings – double-row sealed bearings pressed into knuckles, typical of front-wheel-drive and some SUV applications.
  • Hub bearing units – bearings integrated into a flange or hub (often called Gen 1, Gen 2 and Gen 3 designs), with Gen 3 units bolting on as complete assemblies. See hub assemblies.
  • Rear axle shaft bearings – pressed onto semi-floating axle shafts, often with a retaining ring and seal.

ABS encoders

Many sealed bearings include a magnetic encoder ring in the seal for active ABS sensors. These must be installed facing the sensor, and a bearing without the encoder will trigger ABS warnings. Specifications should state whether the encoder is included.

Failure drivers

Water and mud entering through damaged seals, especially after water crossings; overloading; incorrect preload on tapered bearings; impact damage; and poor-quality grease or steel. Symptoms are humming noise, play and ABS faults.

Identification

Inner diameter, outer diameter, width, bearing series, seal type and position. 4WD pickups with independent front suspension, such as the Mitsubishi Triton, use different front bearing arrangements from 2WD versions. Trucks such as the Hino 500 use large tapered sets per wheel end.

Buying & specification guide

  • OEM number and position: front/rear, inner/outer, and whether the vehicle is 2WD or 4WD.
  • Dimensions: ID × OD × width, and bearing designation where available.
  • Seal and encoder: sealed, shielded or open; magnetic encoder included or not.
  • Set definition: cone and cup together, or individual components; inner and outer bearings for one wheel.
  • Seals and nuts: order hub seals and lock nuts or retaining rings to complete the job.
  • Quality checks: consistent markings, smooth rotation without roughness, correct grease fill for sealed units, and rust-free raceways.
  • Packaging: VCI or oiled wrapping in individual boxes. Moisture during sea freight is a major risk for unprotected bearings.
  • Traceability: record batch codes and supplier origin on arrival to support warranty claims and counterfeit checks.
  • Grease and seal specification: for markets with frequent water crossings, ask about seal design (multi-lip contact seals) and grease type, since these determine life more than the steel alone.
  • Truck wheel ends: order bearing sets, hub seals and hub caps together for fleet service kits.

Export supply

Wheel Bearings can be quoted on FOB, CFR, CIF, FCA or EXW terms and combined with other product groups in a single consolidated container. Send part numbers, quantities and destination port for a validated quotation.

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Frequently asked questions

Do wheel bearings with ABS encoders have a fitting direction?

Yes. The magnetic encoder side must face the ABS sensor. Installing it reversed causes ABS and stability control warnings.

Can tapered wheel bearings be reused after removal?

Serviceable tapered bearings can be cleaned, inspected and repacked if there is no pitting, discoloration or wear. Many fleets replace them together with seals during hub service to avoid repeated labor.

Why do wheel bearings fail after water crossings?

Water can pass seals as hot bearings cool quickly and draw in water. Contaminated grease then corrodes raceways. Frequent water crossings call for more frequent inspection.