FAG 540733CA Wheel Bearing - Front, Rear or Rear Outer

Wheel Bearing for OE-Style Driveline Service

The FAG 540733CA wheel bearing is a first-generation compact bearing unit built with preset bearing clearance, lifetime lubrication, and permanent sealing. It is designed for front and rear wheel applications where a rugged, low-maintenance bearing design is required, including long-running service on Chevrolet Express 2500, Audi 80, Audi 90, Volkswagen Fox, and other listed vehicles.

Key Features

• First-generation compact wheel bearing unit with preset bearing clearance
• For-life lubrication and sealing for maintenance-free operation
• Angular contact ball bearing design for front and rear wheel applications
• Inside diameter: 1.535 in. / 39 mm
• Outside diameter: 2.677 in. / 68 mm
• Height: 1.457 in. / 37 mm
• Cross-references Timken SET39 and National 513014 for the same application

Detailed Description

FAG 540733CA is a wheel bearing engineered as a compact, sealed unit for driveline and axle service. Its angular contact ball bearing construction supports demanding wheel-end conditions while the preset clearance and sealed lubrication help maintain consistent operation without routine service. This part number is used across a wide range of import and domestic applications, including front wheel service on Audi 4000, Audi 4000 Quattro, Audi Coupe, Audi 80, Audi 90, Mazda 626, Volkswagen Fox, and Volkswagen Quantum, plus rear service on Volkswagen Quantum and rear outer service on Chevrolet Express 2500 with the 10.50-inch ring gear note.

For buyers searching by vehicle, this bearing is a direct match for long-tail needs such as a front wheel bearing for 1988-1991 Audi 80, a front wheel bearing for 1983-1987 Mazda 626, or a rear outer wheel bearing for 1996-2015 Chevrolet Express 2500. The FAG 540733CA part number also appears in interchange listings under Timken SET39 and National 513014.

What It Helps Address

• Wheel bearing noise such as humming, growling, or rumbling
• Excessive wheel-end play or looseness
• Rough rotation caused by worn bearing surfaces
• Loss of sealing at the wheel end
• Service intervals shortened by grease contamination or lubricant breakdown

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the vehicle position before ordering, since this bearing is listed for front, rear, and rear outer applications depending on the vehicle. Verify the inside diameter, outside diameter, and height against the original bearing and hub assembly before installation. Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly and inspect related wheel-end components for wear, scoring, or damage that could affect bearing life.

Quality Assurance

FAG is known for engineered wheel-end components with defined clearance, sealed lubrication, and application-specific fitment. The 540733CA is built as a sealed, maintenance-free bearing unit for consistent wheel-end performance in the listed Chevrolet Express 2500, Audi, Volkswagen, and Mazda applications.