Moog 512566 Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly - Front or Rear

OE-Style Hub Assembly for Audi and Volkswagen

The MOOG 512566 wheel bearing and hub assembly is built for front and rear applications on select Audi and Volkswagen models. It combines hub, bearing, and ABS sensor integration in one service part to support accurate wheel rotation and straightforward replacement.

For drivers searching for a wheel bearing and hub assembly for Audi A3, Audi S3, or Volkswagen Golf R applications, MOOG 512566 provides the fitment and dimensions needed for the listed vehicles.

Key Features

• Wheel bearing and hub assembly for driveline and axle service
• ABS sensor included for vehicles equipped with electronic wheel speed sensing
• 36 spline quantity
• 5 wheel studs with a 112.300 bolt circle diameter
• 3 flange bolt holes with a 136.400 flange diameter
• Hub pilot diameter: 79.900
• Wheel pilot diameter: 57.000
• Brake pilot diameter: 64.900
• Flange offset: 47.900
• Cross-references OE part numbers 8V0-598-625 and 8V0-598-625B

Detailed Description

MOOG 512566 is a wheel bearing and hub assembly engineered for select Audi A3, A3 Quattro, A3 Sportback e-tron, RS3, and S3 models, plus Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, Golf R, and Golf SportWagen applications. It is listed for front and rear positions depending on vehicle and configuration, including front applications with 80 mm bearing outside diameter or 288 mm diameter rotor notes where specified. MOOG focuses on design updates that improve service life and make installation and replacement easier, which is why this part is a practical OE-style choice for wheel-end repair.

This part cross-references OE numbers 8V0-598-625 and 8V0-598-625B for the same application. If you are replacing a worn hub on an Audi A3 front axle, servicing an Audi S3 rear wheel bearing, or addressing a Volkswagen Golf R rear hub issue, MOOG 512566 matches the listed fitment and dimensional requirements.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Wheel bearing noise such as humming, growling, or rumbling from the hub area
• ABS warning light caused by a failed wheel speed sensor or hub assembly issue
• Wheel play or looseness from a worn hub bearing
• Uneven wheel-end rotation caused by bearing wear
• Hub-related vibration or roughness during driving

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s year, make, model, position, and rotor or bearing diameter notes before ordering. This MOOG 512566 assembly is listed for specific front and rear applications, so confirm whether your Audi A3, Audi S3, Audi A3 Quattro, Audi A3 Sportback e-tron, Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, Golf R, or Golf SportWagen uses the exact configuration shown in the fitment data. Inspect the mating surfaces, axle components, and ABS wiring during replacement to help ensure proper seating and sensor operation.

Quality Assurance

MOOG is known in chassis and steering service for ongoing design improvements that extend product life and simplify replacement. MOOG 512566 is built as a service-ready wheel bearing and hub assembly for the listed Audi and Volkswagen applications, with OE cross-reference support for direct part matching.