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Timken 511026 Wheel Bearing - Front or Rear
Timken 511026 Wheel Bearing Overview
The Timken 511026 wheel bearing is engineered for reliable performance in select BMW and Mercedes-Benz models. Designed with precise dimensions, this wheel bearing supports smooth wheel rotation and helps maintain vehicle stability.
- Inside diameter options: 1.772 inches (45.00 mm)
- Outside diameter options: 3.347 inches (85.00 mm)
- Cone width options: 1.614 inches (41.00 mm)
- Compatible with multiple BMW and Mercedes-Benz models
- Durable construction for driveline and axle applications
Technical Specifications and Dimensions
The Timken 511026 wheel bearing features an inside diameter of 1.772 inches (45.00 mm) and an outside diameter of 3.347 inches (85.00 mm). The cone width measures 1.614 inches (41.00 mm), ensuring a precise fit within the hub assembly. These dimensions are critical for maintaining proper wheel alignment and load distribution, which are essential for the driveline and axle system's overall function.
Compatible Vehicles and Fitment Details
This wheel bearing is compatible with a range of BMW and Mercedes-Benz vehicles, including BMW 300E, 300TE, 325xi, 330xi, 740i, 740iL, 750iL, 840Ci, 850Ci, 850CSi, 850i, M3, X3, Z4, and Z8 models. It is designed to meet the specific requirements of these vehicles' driveline and axle systems, providing a reliable replacement option for maintenance or repair.
Common Applications and Problem Resolution
- Replaces worn or damaged wheel bearings in BMW and Mercedes-Benz models
- Addresses wheel noise and vibration issues caused by bearing wear
- Helps restore proper wheel alignment and handling performance
- Prevents premature tire wear related to bearing failure
- Supports safe and stable vehicle operation under various driving conditions
Installation Notes and Recommendations
Proper installation of the Timken 511026 wheel bearing requires attention to the specified dimensions to ensure a secure fit. It is recommended to use appropriate tools for bearing removal and installation to avoid damage. Verify compatibility with the vehicle's make and model before installation. Professional installation is advised to maintain driveline integrity and safety.
Quality Assurance and Warranty Information
Timken wheel bearings are manufactured to meet industry standards for durability and performance. The 511026 part number undergoes rigorous quality control to ensure dimensional accuracy and material strength. While specific warranty details may vary, Timken typically offers coverage against manufacturing defects, providing confidence in the product's reliability for BMW and Mercedes-Benz applications.
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| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Drive Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | BMW | X3 | AWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor; Original Equipment | |
| 2009 | BMW | X3 | AWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 2008 | BMW | X3 | AWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 2008 | BMW | Z4 | M Coupe | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor |
| 2008 | BMW | Z4 | M Roadster | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor |
| 2007 | BMW | X3 | AWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 2007 | BMW | Z4 | M Coupe | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor |
| 2007 | BMW | Z4 | M Roadster | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor |
| 2006 | BMW | M3 | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 2006 | BMW | X3 | AWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 2006 | BMW | Z4 | M Coupe | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor |
| 2006 | BMW | Z4 | M Roadster | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor |
| 2005 | BMW | 325xi | AWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 2005 | BMW | 330xi | AWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 2005 | BMW | M3 | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 2005 | BMW | X3 | AWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 2004 | BMW | 325xi | AWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 2004 | BMW | 330xi | AWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 2004 | BMW | M3 | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 2004 | BMW | X3 | AWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 2003 | BMW | 325xi | AWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 2003 | BMW | 330xi | AWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 2003 | BMW | M3 | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 2003 | BMW | Z8 | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 2002 | BMW | 325xi | AWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 2002 | BMW | 330xi | AWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 2002 | BMW | M3 | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 2002 | BMW | Z8 | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 2001 | BMW | 325xi | AWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 2001 | BMW | 330xi | AWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 2001 | BMW | 740i | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 2001 | BMW | 740iL | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 2001 | BMW | 750iL | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 2001 | BMW | M3 | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 2001 | BMW | Z8 | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 2000 | BMW | 740i | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 2000 | BMW | 740iL | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 2000 | BMW | 750iL | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 2000 | BMW | Z8 | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 1999 | BMW | 740i | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 1999 | BMW | 740iL | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 1999 | BMW | 750iL | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 1999 | BMW | M3 | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 1998 | BMW | 740i | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 1998 | BMW | 740iL | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 1998 | BMW | 750iL | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 1998 | BMW | M3 | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 1997 | BMW | 740i | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 1997 | BMW | 740iL | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 1997 | BMW | 750iL | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 1997 | BMW | 840Ci | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 1997 | BMW | 850Ci | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 1997 | BMW | M3 | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 1996 | BMW | 740iL | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 1996 | BMW | 750iL | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 1996 | BMW | 840Ci | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 1996 | BMW | 850Ci | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 1996 | BMW | M3 | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 1995 | BMW | 740i | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 1995 | BMW | 740iL | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 1995 | BMW | 750iL | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 1995 | BMW | 840Ci | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 1995 | BMW | 850Ci | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 1995 | BMW | 850CSi | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 1995 | BMW | M3 | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 1994 | BMW | 840Ci | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 1994 | BMW | 850Ci | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 1994 | BMW | 850CSi | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 1994 | BMW | M3 | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 1993 | BMW | 850Ci | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 1993 | Mercedes-Benz | 300E | AWD | Front | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 1993 | Mercedes-Benz | 300TE | AWD | Front | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 1992 | BMW | 850i | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 1992 | Mercedes-Benz | 300E | AWD | Front | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 1992 | Mercedes-Benz | 300TE | AWD | Front | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 1991 | BMW | 850i | RWD | Rear | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 1991 | Mercedes-Benz | 300E | AWD | Front | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 1991 | Mercedes-Benz | 300TE | AWD | Front | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 1990 | Mercedes-Benz | 300E | AWD | Front | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor | |
| 1990 | Mercedes-Benz | 300TE | AWD | Front | Contains ABS Encoder Seal Install With The Serrated Black Seal Toward Sensor |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
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