SKF WKH593 Wheel Bearing Kit - Front

SKF Front Wheel Bearing Kit WKH593

SKF WKH593 is a front wheel bearing kit built around premium wheel-end components for service work on select Volkswagen applications. With an inside diameter of 3.250 inches, an outside diameter of 3.250 inches, and a width of 2.500 inches, it is sized for front hub replacement where precise bearing dimensions matter.

Key Features

• Front wheel bearing kit for service on the front wheel end
• Inside diameter: 3.250 in.
• Outside diameter: 3.250 in.
• Width: 2.500 in.
• Engineered by SKF using wheel-end technology developed over decades of bearing design
• Part number WKH593 for catalog and cross-reference lookup

Product Details

The SKF Wheel Bearing Kit- Front Wheel line is built for wheel hub replacement jobs that require accurate fit and dependable service life. SKF WKH593 is designed for front-position applications and is listed for 1980-1984 Volkswagen Jetta, 1981-1987 Volkswagen Atlantic, 1980-1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible, and 1980-1983 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 171498625) for the same application. For buyers searching Volkswagen Jetta front wheel bearing kit or Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup front hub service parts, WKH593 provides a direct catalog match.

What It Helps Fix

• Front wheel bearing noise such as humming or growling
• Excessive wheel play or looseness at the hub
• Rough wheel rotation caused by worn bearing surfaces
• Front hub service needs during bearing replacement
• Repeat repairs caused by low-quality or incorrect-size bearing components

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the vehicle year, make, model, and front position before ordering. Measure the hub and bearing dimensions against the listed 3.250-inch inside diameter, 3.250-inch outside diameter, and 2.500-inch width to verify application match. Clean the hub area thoroughly during service and inspect related wheel-end components for wear before reassembly. For Volkswagen Jetta front wheel bearing kit and Volkswagen Atlantic front wheel service jobs, follow the vehicle service manual for torque and bearing setup procedures.

Quality Assurance

SKF has more than 100 years of wheel-end engineering experience, and its products are manufactured to high quality standards for long service life and safety-focused repair work. WKH593 is part of SKF’s Wheel Bearing Kit- Front Wheel product line, which is built to streamline wheel hub replacement on supported Volkswagen applications.