NSK KH30048 Wheel Bearing Kit - Front or Rear

NSK KH30048 Wheel Bearing Kit

The NSK KH30048 wheel bearing kit is a vehicle-specific rear or front service solution for select Audi and Volkswagen applications. Built around NSK’s OE-focused bearing technology, it supports smooth wheel rotation, stable hub operation, and reliable ABS signal performance in demanding daily driving conditions.

Key Features

• Premium OE technology with vehicle-specific fit, form, and performance
• Low-friction bearing design with superfinished, precision-matched raceways
• Multi-lip sealing for resistance to water and contamination
• Sealed-for-life construction with premium all-weather grease
• Integrated magnetic encoder seal for immediate ABS sensor response
• ABS equipped with magnetic encoder type
• Driven axle application

Detailed Description

NSK KH30048 is a wheel bearing and hub assembly engineered for select Audi A3, Audi S3, Audi A3 Quattro, Audi RS3, Volkswagen Golf, Golf R, Golf Alltrack, Golf SportWagen, e-Golf, GTI, and Golf SportWagen applications. It is built with a magnetic encoder for ABS-equipped vehicles, helping maintain accurate wheel speed signal delivery while supporting consistent hub performance. The design reflects NSK’s role as a manufacturing partner to major automakers, with an emphasis on bearing life and operating efficiency under real-world road conditions. Searchers looking for an Audi A3 wheel bearing kit, Volkswagen Golf rear wheel bearing assembly, or NSK KH30048 replacement hub will find this part listed for multiple front and rear positions depending on model year and drivetrain.

This part cross-references no listed aftermarket part numbers in the provided data.

What It Helps Address

• Wheel bearing noise such as humming, growling, or rumbling
• ABS warning lights caused by encoder or hub signal issues
• Wheel play or looseness from worn hub components
• Rough wheel rotation from contamination or seal wear
• Vibration or instability related to hub bearing deterioration

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the vehicle’s year, make, model, position, and brake/hub configuration before ordering. Fitment includes rear and front applications across specific Audi and Volkswagen platforms, including 3-bolt mounting flange variants and 80 mm hub configurations noted in the catalog data. Verify spline count, stud size, bolt pattern, and ABS encoder type against the original part before installation. Use proper torque procedures and inspect adjacent suspension and brake components during service.

Quality Assurance

NSK is a global bearing manufacturer with OE-level engineering focus and broad application coverage across major vehicle platforms. The KH30048 is built as a sealed, maintenance-free wheel bearing kit with integrated ABS encoder technology for consistent service performance.