Wheel hubs, gearboxes, clutches and steering on cars, trucks and buses.
A vehicle runs bearings in the wheel hubs, gearbox, differential, clutch, alternator, water pump and steering. Each position needs a different design: tapered rollers where radial and axial load meet at the wheel, deep groove balls in the alternator and pump, a release bearing at the clutch.
Workshops and spare-parts dealers order from us by part number. Send the number off the old bearing or tell us the vehicle, and we match it.
What we recommend
Bearing families for automotive
Tapered Roller BearingsTapered rollers on matching raceways carry heavy radial and axial load together, with high stiffness and accurate shaft location.30200, 30300, 32200, 32300
Deep Groove Ball BearingsThe most widely used rolling-element bearing — carries radial and moderate axial loads, with a deep raceway that runs smooth and cool at high speed.6000, 6200, 6300, 6400
Clutch Lifter BearingsReleases the clutch in a manual gearbox and keeps the movement smooth between stationary and rotating parts.Full size range in millimetres
Angular Contact Ball BearingsRaceways set at an angle to the axis, so radial and axial load are carried at the same time — precise and rigid at high speed.3200, 3300, 7000, 7200
Thrust Ball BearingsBuilt for axial load along the shaft, with accurate axial positioning and low friction.51100, 51200, 51300, 51400