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Timken RET70 Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring - Front

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Fitment: Hyundai and Kia, Azera, Sonata, Cadenza, Optima, Tucson, Sportage, Magentis, Rondo, Santa Fe, and XG350
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Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring for Hyundai and Kia

Timken RET70 is a wheel bearing retaining ring engineered for a secure bore fit and straightforward service work. It is a direct replacement option for front applications on select Hyundai and Kia models, including Sonata, Optima, Tucson, and Sportage.

  • Engineered to OEM specifications for accurate fitment
  • Securely retains the wheel bearing without scoring the bore
  • Universal design reduces notch configurations for easier installation
  • Notches are positioned for access with traditional snap ring pliers
  • Built to Timken quality standards

Fitment Details

  • Fits 2012-2017 Hyundai Azera, front
  • Fits 2014-2015 Hyundai Sonata, front
  • Fits 2004-2012 Hyundai Sonata, front
  • Fits 2014-2015 Kia Cadenza, front
  • Fits 2009-2015 Kia Optima, front
  • Fits 2014 Hyundai Tucson, front, thru 1/08/2014
  • Fits 2005-2014 Kia Sportage, front
  • Fits 2013 Hyundai Sonata, front, from 06/02/2013
  • Fits 2013 Hyundai Sonata, front, thru 06/01/2013
  • Fits 2005-2013 Hyundai Tucson, front
  • Fits 2002-2010 Kia Magentis, front, from 1/04/2002
  • Fits 2007-2010 Kia Rondo, front
  • Fits 2003-2008 Kia Optima, front, from 1/3/2002
  • Fits 2001-2006 Hyundai Santa Fe, front
  • Fits 2003-2005 Hyundai XG350, front, from 1/3/2002
  • Fits 2002-2003 Hyundai Sonata, front, from 1/3/2002

What This Part Helps Address

  • Loose or worn wheel bearing retention at the hub
  • Improper bearing seating during front-end service
  • Damage from a retaining ring that does not match the bore
  • Difficulty removing or installing the original snap ring
  • Repeat repairs caused by poor retaining ring fit

Installation Notes

Use the correct snap ring pliers and confirm the ring seats fully in the groove before reassembly. Verify the vehicle application by year, make, model, and front position before installation. Timken RET70 is also cross-referenced to SKF CIR70 for the same application.

Quality Assurance

Timken manufactures this retaining ring to OEM specifications and aligns it with its established quality standards for consistent service fit and function.

This part fits 83 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelSubmodelDrive TypePositionNotes
2017HyundaiAzeraFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2016HyundaiAzeraFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2015HyundaiAzeraFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2015HyundaiSonataHybridFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2015HyundaiSonataHybrid LimitedFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2015KiaCadenzaFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2015KiaOptimaFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2014HyundaiAzeraFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2014HyundaiSonataFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2014HyundaiTucsonFWDFrontThru 1/08/2014; Replacement Recommended
2014HyundaiTucsonAWDFrontThru 1/08/2014; Replacement Recommended
2014KiaCadenzaFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2014KiaOptimaFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2014KiaSportageFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2013HyundaiAzeraFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2013HyundaiSonataFWDFrontFrom 06/02/2013; Replacement Recommended
2013HyundaiSonataFWDFrontThru 06/01/2013; Replacement Recommended
2013HyundaiTucsonFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2013KiaOptimaFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2013KiaSportageFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2012HyundaiAzeraFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2012HyundaiSonataFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2012HyundaiTucsonFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2012KiaOptimaFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2012KiaSportageFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2011HyundaiSonataFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2011HyundaiTucsonFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2011KiaOptimaFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2011KiaSportageFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2010HyundaiSonataFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2010HyundaiTucsonFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2010KiaMagentisFWDFrontFrom 1/04/2002; Replacement Recommended
2010KiaOptimaFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2010KiaRondoFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2010KiaSportageFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2009HyundaiSonataFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2009HyundaiTucsonFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2009KiaMagentisFWDFrontFrom 1/04/2002; Replacement Recommended
2009KiaOptimaFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2009KiaRondoFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2009KiaSportageFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2008HyundaiSonataFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2008HyundaiTucsonFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2008KiaMagentisFWDFrontFrom 1/04/2002; Replacement Recommended
2008KiaOptimaFWDFrontFrom 1/3/2002; Replacement Recommended
2008KiaRondoFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2008KiaSportageFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2007HyundaiSonataFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2007HyundaiTucsonFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2007KiaMagentisFWDFrontFrom 1/04/2002; Replacement Recommended
2007KiaOptimaFWDFrontFrom 1/3/2002; Replacement Recommended
2007KiaRondoFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2007KiaSportageFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2006HyundaiSanta FeFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2006HyundaiSonataFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2006HyundaiTucsonFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2006KiaMagentisFWDFrontFrom 1/04/2002; Replacement Recommended
2006KiaOptimaFWDFrontFrom 1/3/2002; Replacement Recommended
2006KiaSportageFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2005HyundaiSanta FeFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2005HyundaiSonataFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2005HyundaiTucsonFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2005HyundaiXG350BaseFWDFrontFrom 1/3/2002; Replacement Recommended
2005HyundaiXG350LFWDFrontFrom 1/3/2002; Replacement Recommended
2005KiaMagentisFWDFrontFrom 1/04/2002; Replacement Recommended
2005KiaOptimaFWDFrontFrom 1/3/2002; Replacement Recommended
2005KiaSportageFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2004HyundaiSanta FeFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2004HyundaiSonataFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2004HyundaiXG350BaseFWDFrontFrom 1/3/2002; Replacement Recommended
2004HyundaiXG350LFWDFrontFrom 1/3/2002; Replacement Recommended
2004KiaMagentisFWDFrontFrom 1/04/2002; Replacement Recommended
2004KiaOptimaFWDFrontFrom 1/3/2002; Replacement Recommended
2003HyundaiSanta FeFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2003HyundaiSonataFWDFrontFrom 1/3/2002; Replacement Recommended
2003HyundaiXG350BaseFWDFrontFrom 1/3/2002; Replacement Recommended
2003HyundaiXG350LFWDFrontFrom 1/3/2002; Replacement Recommended
2003KiaMagentisFWDFrontFrom 1/04/2002; Replacement Recommended
2003KiaOptimaFWDFrontFrom 1/3/2002; Replacement Recommended
2002HyundaiSanta FeFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.
2002HyundaiSonataFWDFrontFrom 1/3/2002; Replacement Recommended
2002KiaMagentisFWDFrontFrom 1/04/2002; Replacement Recommended
2001HyundaiSanta FeFWDFrontReplacement option for Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring.

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

This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.