Front hub assemblies
Rear hub assemblies
ABS-equipped units
Wheel bearing kitsImporters
Confirm named place, carton count and the handoff to the forwarder.
China wheel-end sourcing
SKF procurement for wheel hub assemblies
Send an OE reference and axle position. We help buyers compare China supplier quotes against the same fitment brief, then coordinate samples and inspection before the buyer approves an order.
Sourcing paths
What is included in the replacement?
Use the assembly boundary to decide which details to put in the RFQ.
Fitment comparison
Integrated unit or serviceable bearing?
Check the repair procedure before asking suppliers to quote either option. The replacement method depends on the vehicle platform and axle.
| Check | Integrated hub unit | Serviceable bearing |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical interface | Compare hub flange dimensions in mm, bolt pattern, spline and mounting face. | Compare bore, outer diameter and width in mm, then check circlip location and seal lip orientation against the drawing. |
| Signal interface | Record the ABS encoder ring type, connector keying and harness route where fitted. | Specify which face carries the encoder and how the bearing sits relative to the wheel speed sensor. |
| Workshop trade-off | An assembled unit reduces on-vehicle bearing setup where the platform accepts the unit. | A bearing-only repair can retain the hub when the flange is serviceable and the workshop can support press work. |
Decision record
Four handoffs in a wheel-end RFQ
- 01
Freeze the brief
Record the drawing revision, OE cross reference, model year, drivetrain, axle and quantities by line.
- 02
Align quotations
Compare hardware inclusion, sample fees, MOQ, pack size and the named place on each Incoterm.
- 03
Review the sample
Agree the inspection plan with the buyer. Match the sample label and encoder orientation to the approved reference.
- 04
Prepare the handoff
Check that carton marks, packing list and line quantities identify the same revisions before forwarding shipment instructions.
Buying teams
Who uses the brief?
Scroll to compare the information different buying teams need.
Distributors
Separate OE aliases from genuine platform or axle differences.
Service networks
Specify hardware and installation scope before ordering samples.
Fleet buyers
Group active platforms by axle and estimate quantity per replacement line.
Catalog teams
Keep vehicle exceptions and cross references attached to the item record.
Quality teams
Request lot traceability and agree which checks require an independent party.
Procurement evidence
Evidence before commitment
Revisioned drawing
Check the drawing reference against the quoted line and record any changes to the flange, spline or seal.
Traceability record
Ask how a box label links back to its batch and whether mixed revisions are separated.
Document scope
Verify the named entity and site on IATF or ISO documents where requested. Product evidence requires its own scope review.
Inspection report
Specify sample IDs, instruments and the drawing checkpoints before requesting inspection.
Reference sample
Keep the approved unit, label and fitment notes together so later changes can be compared.
Release checklist
Resolve part substitutions and open evidence items before approving the purchase line.
Brief preparation
Questions before you request a quote
Can I begin with a worn part and no OE number?
Yes. Supply photos of the label, both faces and any connector, plus model year, drivetrain and axle. Treat dimensions from a worn unit as screening information and resolve discrepancies against an approved reference.
Can the price of a kit be compared with a bare bearing?
Price both against the same kit contents. Retainers, seals, fasteners and special packaging can change the comparison, along with the Incoterm and named place.
When can a quoted lead time be used for planning?
Record when the supplier confirmed it, the starting milestone and any conditions around sample approval, component availability and packing. Ask the supplier to reconfirm it before order release. A stock program may simplify replenishment if the exact revision is available. A custom program can lock a different interface or kit scope, with more work on samples and validation.
Put the axle and OE reference in the brief
Include quantities and destination so the supplier can quote the same configuration and shipping basis.