SKF CIR136 Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring - Front or Rear

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SKF CIR136 Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring - Front or Rear

Brand	SKF CIR136
Position	Front
Fits	Audi and Volkswagen · 121 vehicles

OEM-spec C-clip retainer. Helps secure the wheel bearing for a reliable fit.

Made to meet or exceed OEM specifications for longer service life.

SKF engineering meets strict test requirements for dependable performance.

Cross-references N10089101 for the same application. See all 1.

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SKF CIR136 Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring

SKF CIR136 is a wheel bearing retaining ring, also known as a C-clip retainer, used to secure generation one wheel bearings inside the steering knuckle. With an inside diameter of 3.061 inches, an outside diameter of 3.364 inches, and a width of 0.096 inches, it is sized for precise bearing retention in Audi and Volkswagen applications.

Key Features

Wheel bearing retaining ring for generation one hub and bearing assemblies
Inside diameter: 3.061 in; outside diameter: 3.364 in; width: 0.096 in
Built to meet or exceed OEM specifications
Helps secure the wheel bearing inside the steering knuckle
SKF CIR136 is used in front and rear applications across select Audi and Volkswagen models

Detailed Description

SKF CIR136 is a direct-fit C-clip retainer for wheel bearing service on select Audi A4, A6, A8, S4, S6, RS6, Allroad Quattro, and Volkswagen Passat models. This retaining ring is used where the bearing must be locked into the knuckle with the correct diameter and profile, making it an important part of a proper hub and bearing repair. SKF manufactures this part to meet or exceed OEM specifications, supporting a secure fit and consistent bearing retention. If you are replacing a worn hub assembly on an Audi A6 Quattro or Volkswagen Passat, SKF CIR136 provides the correct retaining-ring style for the application.

This part cross-references N10089101 for the same application.

Used For Common Repair Issues

Rusted retaining ring that will not release cleanly during bearing removal
Damaged clip from prior hub or bearing service
Loose bearing retention inside the steering knuckle
Improper seating of a new wheel bearing or hub unit
Noise or fitment concerns after wheel bearing replacement on Audi and Volkswagen vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the bearing and knuckle style before installation; this part is for generation one wheel bearings.
Inspect the groove and seating surface for corrosion or debris before installing the new ring.
Replace a used clip during hub or bearing service rather than reinstalling a rusted or distorted ring.
Verify dimensions and application details for the specific Audi or Volkswagen model and position listed below.
Fits 2001-2005 Audi Allroad Quattro, front and rear; 1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat, front; 2002-2004 Audi A6 Quattro, rear; 1995-1998 Audi A6 Quattro, rear; 2003-2004 Audi RS6, rear; 2001-2002 Audi A4, rear; 2001-2002 Audi A4 Quattro, rear; 2001-2002 Audi S4, front; 1992-1994 Audi S4, front; 1998-2001 Audi A4, front; 1996-2001 Audi A4 Quattro, front; 1995-2001 Audi A6, front; 1995-2001 Audi A6 Quattro, front; 1999 Audi A6 Quattro, rear; 1997-1999 Audi A8, front and rear; 1997-1999 Audi A8 Quattro, front and rear; 1995-1998 Audi Cabriolet, front; 1995-1997 Audi S6, front and rear; 1993-1995 Audi 90, front; 1993-1995 Audi 90 Quattro, front; 1989-1994 Audi 100, front; 1993-1994 Audi 100, rear; 1989-1994 Audi 100 Quattro, front; 1990-1994 Audi V8 Quattro, front and rear; 1989-1991 Audi 200, front; 1989-1991 Audi 200 Quattro, front; 1990-1991 Audi Coupe Quattro, rear.

Quality Assurance

SKF has supplied drivetrain and bearing components for more than 100 years, and this retaining ring is manufactured to meet or exceed test requirements for long service life. CIR136 is built for the specified OE-style fitment and bearing-retention function on supported Audi and Volkswagen applications.

This part fits 121 vehicles

Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

Year	Make	Model	Submodel	Transmission	Liters	Cylinders	Position	Notes
2005	Audi	Allroad Quattro	—	—	—	—	Front	—
2005	Audi	Allroad Quattro	—	—	—	—	Rear	—
2005	Volkswagen	Passat	—	—	—	—	Front	82mm O.D.
2004	Audi	A6 Quattro	Avant	—	3.0L	V6	Rear	—
2004	Audi	Allroad Quattro	—	—	—	—	Front	—
2004	Audi	Allroad Quattro	—	—	—	—	Rear	—
2004	Audi	RS6	—	—	—	—	Rear	—
2004	Volkswagen	Passat	—	—	—	—	Front	82mm O.D.
2003	Audi	A6 Quattro	Avant	—	3.0L	V6	Rear	—
2003	Audi	Allroad Quattro	—	—	—	—	Front	—
2003	Audi	Allroad Quattro	—	—	—	—	Rear	—
2003	Audi	RS6	—	—	—	—	Rear	—
2003	Volkswagen	Passat	—	—	—	—	Front	82mm O.D.
2002	Audi	A4	—	—	—	—	Rear	—
2002	Audi	A4 Quattro	—	—	—	—	Rear	—
2002	Audi	A6 Quattro	Avant	—	3.0L	V6	Rear	—
2002	Audi	Allroad Quattro	—	—	—	—	Front	—
2002	Audi	Allroad Quattro	—	—	—	—	Rear	—
2002	Audi	S4	—	—	—	—	Front	—
2002	Volkswagen	Passat	—	—	—	—	Front	82mm O.D.
2001	Audi	A4	—	—	—	—	Front	82mm O.D.
2001	Audi	A4	—	—	—	—	Rear	—
2001	Audi	A4 Quattro	—	—	—	—	Front	82mm O.D.
2001	Audi	A4 Quattro	—	—	—	—	Rear	—
2001	Audi	A6	—	—	—	—	Front	—
2001	Audi	A6 Quattro	—	—	—	—	Front	—
2001	Audi	Allroad Quattro	—	—	—	—	Front	—
2001	Audi	Allroad Quattro	—	—	—	—	Rear	—
2001	Audi	S4	—	—	—	—	Front	—
2001	Volkswagen	Passat	—	—	—	—	Front	82mm O.D.
2000	Audi	A4	—	—	—	—	Front	82mm O.D.
2000	Audi	A4 Quattro	—	—	—	—	Front	82mm O.D.
2000	Audi	A6	—	—	—	—	Front	—
2000	Audi	A6 Quattro	—	—	—	—	Front	—
2000	Volkswagen	Passat	—	—	—	—	Front	82mm O.D.
1999	Audi	A4	—	—	—	—	Front	82mm O.D.
1999	Audi	A4 Quattro	—	—	—	—	Front	82mm O.D.
1999	Audi	A6	—	—	—	—	Front	—
1999	Audi	A6 Quattro	—	—	—	—	Front	—
1999	Audi	A6 Quattro	—	—	—	—	Rear	82mm O.D.
1999	Audi	A8	—	—	—	—	Front	—
1999	Audi	A8	—	—	—	—	Rear	—
1999	Audi	A8 Quattro	—	—	—	—	Front	—
1999	Audi	A8 Quattro	—	—	—	—	Rear	—
1999	Volkswagen	Passat	—	—	—	—	Front	82mm O.D.
1998	Audi	A4	—	—	—	—	Front	82mm O.D.
1998	Audi	A4 Quattro	—	—	—	—	Front	82mm O.D.
1998	Audi	A6	—	—	—	—	Front	—
1998	Audi	A6 Quattro	—	—	—	—	Front	—
1998	Audi	A6 Quattro	—	—	—	—	Rear	—
1998	Audi	A8	—	—	—	—	Front	—
1998	Audi	A8	—	—	—	—	Rear	—
1998	Audi	A8 Quattro	—	—	—	—	Front	—
1998	Audi	A8 Quattro	—	—	—	—	Rear	—
1998	Audi	Cabriolet	—	—	—	—	Front	—
1998	Volkswagen	Passat	—	—	—	—	Front	82mm O.D.
1997	Audi	A4 Quattro	—	—	—	—	Front	82mm O.D.
1997	Audi	A6	—	—	—	—	Front	—
1997	Audi	A6 Quattro	—	—	—	—	Front	—
1997	Audi	A6 Quattro	—	—	—	—	Rear	—
1997	Audi	A8	—	—	—	—	Front	—
1997	Audi	A8	—	—	—	—	Rear	—
1997	Audi	A8 Quattro	—	—	—	—	Front	—
1997	Audi	A8 Quattro	—	—	—	—	Rear	—
1997	Audi	Cabriolet	—	—	—	—	Front	—
1997	Audi	S6	—	—	—	—	Front	—
1997	Audi	S6	—	—	—	—	Rear	—
1996	Audi	A4 Quattro	—	—	—	—	Front	82mm O.D.
1996	Audi	A6	—	—	—	—	Front	—
1996	Audi	A6 Quattro	—	—	—	—	Front	—
1996	Audi	A6 Quattro	—	—	—	—	Rear	—
1996	Audi	Cabriolet	—	—	—	—	Front	—
1996	Audi	S6	—	—	—	—	Front	—
1996	Audi	S6	—	—	—	—	Rear	—
1995	Audi	90	—	—	—	—	Front	—
1995	Audi	90 Quattro	—	—	—	—	Front	—
1995	Audi	A6	—	—	—	—	Front	—
1995	Audi	A6 Quattro	—	—	—	—	Front	—
1995	Audi	A6 Quattro	—	—	—	—	Rear	—
1995	Audi	Cabriolet	—	—	—	—	Front	—
1995	Audi	S6	—	—	—	—	Front	—
1995	Audi	S6	—	—	—	—	Rear	—
1994	Audi	100	—	—	—	—	Front	—
1994	Audi	100	—	—	—	—	Rear	—
1994	Audi	100 Quattro	—	—	—	—	Front	—
1994	Audi	90	—	—	—	—	Front	—
1994	Audi	90 Quattro	—	—	—	—	Front	—
1994	Audi	S4	—	—	—	—	Front	—
1994	Audi	V8 Quattro	—	—	—	—	Front	—
1994	Audi	V8 Quattro	—	—	—	—	Rear	—
1993	Audi	100	—	—	—	—	Front	—
1993	Audi	100	—	—	—	—	Rear	—
1993	Audi	100 Quattro	—	—	—	—	Front	—
1993	Audi	90	—	—	—	—	Front	—
1993	Audi	90 Quattro	—	—	—	—	Front	—
1993	Audi	S4	—	—	—	—	Front	—
1993	Audi	V8 Quattro	—	—	—	—	Front	—
1993	Audi	V8 Quattro	—	—	—	—	Rear	—
1992	Audi	100	—	—	—	—	Front	—
1992	Audi	100 Quattro	—	—	—	—	Front	—
1992	Audi	S4	—	—	—	—	Front	—
1992	Audi	V8 Quattro	—	—	—	—	Front	—
1992	Audi	V8 Quattro	—	—	—	—	Rear	—
1991	Audi	100	—	Manual	—	—	Front	—
1991	Audi	100 Quattro	—	Manual	—	—	Front	—
1991	Audi	200	—	Manual	—	—	Front	—
1991	Audi	200 Quattro	—	Manual	—	—	Front	—
1991	Audi	Coupe Quattro	—	—	—	—	Rear	—
1991	Audi	V8 Quattro	—	—	—	—	Front	—
1991	Audi	V8 Quattro	—	—	—	—	Rear	—
1990	Audi	100	—	Manual	—	—	Front	—
1990	Audi	100 Quattro	—	Manual	—	—	Front	—
1990	Audi	200	—	Manual	—	—	Front	—
1990	Audi	200 Quattro	—	Manual	—	—	Front	—
1990	Audi	Coupe Quattro	—	—	—	—	Rear	—
1990	Audi	V8 Quattro	—	—	—	—	Front	—
1990	Audi	V8 Quattro	—	—	—	—	Rear	—
1989	Audi	100	—	Manual	—	—	Front	—
1989	Audi	100 Quattro	—	Manual	—	—	Front	—
1989	Audi	200	—	Manual	—	—	Front	—
1989	Audi	200 Quattro	—	Manual	—	—	Front	—
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N10089101