Wheel Hub/Bearings

System Overview

The wheel bearings are incorporated in the hub and are not part of a shaft or stub-axle assembly. The bearings are of double-row, angular-contact type which are permanently lubricated and maintenance-free. They can be replaced separately at the front but not at the rear. The hub is of lightweight design and centered directly on the bearing.

The front-wheel bearing is a press fit in the steering swivel member and secured with a circlip. The hub is then pressed into the bearing.

The rear-wheel bearing and hub are constructed as a single unit, which is bolted to the rear axle's longitudinal link.

An ABS sensor is incorporated in each rear hub.

Front Wheel Hub

The wheel hub is constructed with axle-free wheel bearings. The wheel bearings are double row, angular contact bearings, and being permanently lubricated are therefore maintenance free. Bearings cannot be replaced individually. The hub has a lightweight design and is directly centered on the bearing.

The rear-wheel bearing and hub are constructed as a single unit, which is bolted to the rear axle's longitudinal link.

An ABS sensor is incorporated in each unit.