Timken SET34 Wheel Bearing and Race Set - Front Outer

Timken SET34 Wheel Bearing Set

Timken SET34 is a wheel bearing and race set for front outer applications that require tapered roller bearing performance. It is built for vehicles that need reliable load handling, smooth rotation, and long service life in a compact bearing package.

• Tapered roller bearing design for radial and axial load management
• Front outer wheel bearing application
• Timken cone and cup dimensions: cone inside diameter 0.844 in (21.43 mm), cup outside diameter 1.781 in (45.24 mm)
• Cone radius and bearing cup radius: 0.050 in (1.27 mm)
• Cross-references Gates A34 and SKF BR34 for the same application

Application Details

This Timken SET34 bearing set is used in front outer wheel bearing positions across a wide range of GM and performance applications. It fits 1982-2003 Chevrolet S10, front outer; 1991-2003 GMC Sonoma, front outer; 1996-2000 Isuzu Hombre, front outer; and 1995-1997 Chevrolet Blazer, front outer. It also fits 1992-1997 GMC Jimmy, 1983-1994 Chevrolet S10 Blazer, and several Camaro, Firebird, Regal, Monte Carlo, Cutlass, Malibu, and Grand Prix front outer applications listed in the fitment data.

Timken tapered roller bearing components are engineered to handle both radial and axial loads, which is important in wheel-end service where load control and bearing stability matter. The SET34 part number is commonly searched for front outer wheel bearing replacement on Chevrolet S10 and GMC Sonoma platforms, as well as related Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird applications.

What It Helps Address

• Wheel-end noise from worn front outer bearings
• Excessive play or looseness at the wheel hub
• Rough rotation caused by damaged bearing surfaces
• Load instability in front suspension and hub service
• Repeat repairs when cone and cup wear patterns do not match

Installation Notes

Replace the inner cone and outer cup together to maintain bearing geometry and service life. Clean and inspect the hub, spindle, and seal surfaces before assembly, and verify the bearing dimensions against the original parts before installation. Confirm the vehicle’s exact year, model, and front outer application before ordering Timken SET34.

Quality Assurance

Timken is a recognized global leader in tapered roller bearings, with engineering support focused on durability and load management. SET34 reflects that bearing expertise in a service part format for front outer wheel applications.