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Wheel-end sourcing / China procurement desk

WJB Bearings wheel hub sourcing

Send a front wheel hub and bearing assembly reference. We coordinate supplier quotes around the OE number, hub flange dimensions, ABS encoder and parts included in the box.

Front wheel hub assembly and caliper on a technical review desk
01 / Component review
Catalog / Assembly scope

Three ways to describe the hub

Use the closest assembly type and list any hardware or sensor supplied separately.

Front bolt-on wheel hub assembly sample

Front wheel hub assembly

For driven applications, identify the axle position and spline count beside the flange drawing.

Front axleHub flange
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Rear wheel hub unit sample shown from the mounting side

Rear wheel hub unit

Record the flange pilot and mounting pattern before comparing supplier cross references.

Rear axleMounting pattern
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Wheel hub unit with an example sensor lead

ABS wheel hub assembly

Specify the ABS encoder ring type and whether the wheel speed sensor or lead belongs in the assembly.

Encoder ringSensor interface
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Intake / Matching fields

What defines a match?

Track unresolved inputs next to the part reference so each supplier quotes the same request.

InputWhat to send
ApplicationOE cross reference, VIN or make/model/year, axle position and drivetrain.
Hub flangeDrawing revision, flange diameter and pilot in mm, stud pattern and spline count if driven.
InputWhat to send
ABS encoder ringEncoder type, pole count if specified, and which face meets the sensor.
Wheel speed sensorConnector keying, lead routing and whether the sensor comes with the hub.
InputWhat to send
Bearing and sealsFor a separate bearing, provide bore, OD and width in mm, seal lip orientation, and the specified bearing preload method.
HardwareSeparate the hub, knuckle, retaining hardware and axle nut in the parts list so the quote matches the intended installation.
Order path / Four checkpoints

From brief to shipment

01

Clarify

Record the OE revision, axle and ABS encoder ring before requesting bids.

02

Compare

Bring per-SKU minimums, package contents and Incoterms onto the same quote sheet.

03

Verify

Agree who checks the sample flange, sensor lead and bearing seals against the drawing.

04

Coordinate

Match packing list line items to the approved references and hand the file to the buyer's logistics team.

Review / Evidence ownership

Evidence before commitment

Supplier records

Request a dated drawing with the supplier part number and the OE cross reference it covers.

Sample check

Compare pilot and flange dimensions in mm with the drawing and keep the recorded measurements under the sample ID.

Document scope

Check the issuing body, named site and scope of any supplier system certificate.

Third-party report

Ask the selected inspector to attach photos and conditions to any agreed runout or packaging check.

Buyer approval

Keep the accepted fitment reference and unresolved deviations on the same review record.

Packing handoff

Have the supplier identify carton contents, inner protection and lot labels before mixed-container loading.

Buyer questions

Resolve the exceptions before ordering

Fitment and service

Complete hub or serviceable bearing?

An integrated unit limits on-vehicle work on bearing preload and seal assembly. A serviceable bearing keeps component-level repair available where the platform allows it and where the installer can follow the specified pressing and preload procedure.

Can the same OE cross reference cover two encoder types?

Treat each cross reference as a lead. Where catalog entries conflict, compare the sensor interface and encoder orientation against the application drawing before accepting the match.

Quotes and ordering

Stock program or custom configuration?

A stock quote may simplify replenishment if the supplier confirms the exact configuration and quantity. A custom package or variant needs its own sample approval, minimum and lead-time confirmation.

One supplier or several?

A single supplier simplifies revision control. Several suppliers can cover more axle positions, but the buyer needs a shared cross-reference sheet, lot rules and matched packaging labels.

Turn your parts list into a sourcing brief

Start with an OE number and a destination port. Flag unconfirmed fitment fields so they stay visible in each quote.