Front bearing
Bore, OD, width
Independent China procurement desk
Schaeffler FAG
Wheel Bearing Sourcing
Compare front wheel bearing and repair kit offers by OE cross reference, axle position and the parts each kit includes.
OE referenceAxle and vehicleDestination market
Wheel Bearings & Kits
Four ways to specify a replacement
Specification intake
Compare the interfaces that decide fit
| Vehicle and axle | Record model, build date, axle and side when the application distinguishes left and right. |
|---|---|
| Reference and size | Pair the OE cross reference with bore, outside diameter and overall width in millimetres. Use the vehicle reference to resolve production splits. |
| Encoder type | Record the magnetic ABS encoder ring or separate tone ring and the wheel speed sensor interface. |
|---|---|
| Orientation | Request a labeled view of the encoder side and compare it with the vehicle documentation before sample approval. |
| Service boundary | Quote the bearing, seals, snap ring and axle nut as named line items. Where a complete hub is specified, include hub flange and mounting interfaces. |
|---|---|
| Installation reference | Ask for the vehicle-specific procedure for bearing preload, single-use hardware and fastener torque. |
Procurement stages
From brief to shipment
Clarify
Record vehicle splits, expected kit contents and the drawing revision against each RFQ line.
Compare
Align kit contents, pack quantity, quantity breaks and the named Incoterm location before comparing prices.
Verify
Use the agreed sample and check sheet to record dimensions, encoder orientation and label identity.
Coordinate
Reconcile carton marks, packing list and destination instructions with the supplier and buyer-appointed forwarder.
Who uses the desk
Different buyers, different checks
Distributors
Keep OE aliases tied to one SKU and verify that supersession preserves the axle application.
Repair networks
Check circlip, seal and nut requirements before specifying a kit for workshop replenishment.
Fleet teams
Group vehicles by platform and duty. Keep severe-service sealing requests on separate lines.
Importers
Collect carton dimensions, lot labels and origin documents before consolidating purchase lines.
Parts catalogs
Keep VIN or production splits explicit wherever catalog listings group closely related vehicle variants.
Project buyers
Retain the approved drawing and record any changes to seal, grease or encoder construction.
Records buyers can review
Specification sheetComparable quotationsSample dispositionShipment checklist
Before sending a brief
Questions from bearing buyers
Do matching dimensions confirm fitment?
Compare the OE reference, axle position, seal lip geometry and ABS encoder side as well as bore, OD and width. Keep unresolved differences open until the application record or an approved sample resolves them.
When is an integrated hub worth quoting?
Quote a complete hub where the platform calls for a unitized design or the hub flange and sensor interface are part of the repair. A serviceable bearing can reduce the replacement scope when the housing and hub remain serviceable and the workshop has the specified tooling.
Can two suppliers quote the same kit?
Yes. Compare both offers against the same parts list, pack quantity, drawing and document scope. Keeping one approved source simplifies version control, while splitting supply expands coverage and requires separate sample and lot records.
When are MOQ and lead time confirmed?
Ask each supplier to confirm the minimum by SKU after reviewing the specifications. Record whether its lead time starts at purchase order, deposit or sample approval, then confirm the named Incoterm location for the quote.
Send the part number you are working from
An OE list, axle position and destination give us a starting point for a comparable RFQ.
Send a bearing brief