Product Description
The FEBI BILSTEIN Wheel bearing kit (03674) is an original-equipment-quality drivetrain repair solution manufactured by FEBI BILSTEIN. Positioned within the rear wheel hub assembly, its primary function is to provide a highly precise, low-friction mechanical connection that allows the wheel hub to rotate smoothly around the stationary stub axle. This package utilizes a dual tapered roller bearing layout designed to spread high radial and axial cornering forces evenly across the rolling elements, maintaining straight wheel tracking, preventing excessive hub play, and eliminating low-frequency tire humming or grinding noises.
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer: FEBI BILSTEIN
- Item Number: 03674
- EAN Number: 4027816036746
- Product Condition: New
- Fitting Position: Rear Axle, Left or Right (Interchangeable across both rear sides)
- Inner Diameter 1 [mm]: 15 (Outer position small tapered roller)
- Inner Diameter 2 [mm]: 29 (Inner position large tapered roller)
- Outer Diameter 1 [mm]: 40
- Outer Diameter 2 [mm]: 50.3
- Width 1 [mm]: 11
- Width 2 [mm]: 14.7
- Bearing Type: Tapered Roller Bearing Assembly
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Kit Components Included:
- 1x Small Outer Tapered Roller Bearing (with outer race)
- 1x Large Inner Tapered Roller Bearing (with outer race)
- 1x Rear Hub Grease Shaft Seal
- 1x Replacement Cotter / Split Pin
- 1x Thrust Washer & Crown Locking Cage
- 1x Dust Hub Grease Cap
- 1x Specialized High-Temperature Wheel Bearing Lubrication Grease Packet
Vehicle Compatibility
This classic tapered rear wheel bearing assembly is an industry-standard configuration used extensively across dozens of front-wheel-drive (FWD) Volkswagen Group (VAG) vehicles from the late 1970s up through the mid-2000s:
| Car Model | Compatible Engines / Variants | Engine Power (hp / kW) | Year of Manufacture |
|---|---|---|---|
| VW Golf I (17) / Golf II (19E) / Golf III (1H1) | 1.0 / 1.1 / 1.3 / 1.4 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.0 / 1.6 D / 1.9 TDI (Fits both rear drum brake and early rear disc brake assemblies) |
45 - 115 hp / 33 - 85 kW | 1974 - 1999 |
| VW Jetta I & II / Vento (1H2) / Scirocco I & II | 1.3 / 1.5 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 1.8 GTI / 2.0 / 1.6 TD / 1.9 TDI | 50 - 115 hp / 37 - 85 kW | 1974 - 1998 |
| VW Polo II & III (86C, 6N1, 6N2) / Classic / Variant | 1.0 / 1.3 / 1.4 / 1.4 16V / 1.6 / 1.7 SDI / 1.9 D / 1.9 TDI | 40 - 120 hp / 29 - 88 kW | 1981 - 2001 |
| SEAT Ibiza II (6K1) / Cordoba (6K1, 6K2) / Inca (6K9) | 1.0 / 1.4 / 1.4 16V / 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.0 / 1.9 SDI / 1.9 TDI | 50 - 115 hp / 37 - 85 kW | 1993 - 2002 |
| SEAT Toledo I (1L) | 1.6 i / 1.8 i / 2.0 i / 1.9 D / 1.9 TD / 1.9 TDI | 64 - 115 hp / 47 - 85 kW | 1991 - 1999 |
| SKODA Felicia I & II (6U1, 6U5) / Pick-up (6UF) | 1.3 / 1.3 LXI / 1.6 LX / 1.9 D | 54 - 75 hp / 40 - 55 kW | 1994 - 2001 |
⚠️ Critical Technical Installation Note: Unlike modern pressed-in hub units, these classic tapered roller bearings require a manual mechanical adjustment pre-load technique during installation. When tightening the axle nut, do not clamp it down under heavy torque; the nut should only be snug enough that the thrust washer beneath it can still be pried and moved side-to-side with light pressure from a flathead screwdriver. Over-tightening will lead to extreme friction, overheating, and rapid bearing failure. This kit is strictly for front-wheel-drive (FWD) cars and does not fit 4WD (Syncro/4Motion) versions.
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Reference Numbers
This premium replacement rear axle wheel bearing kit cross-references directly with or substitutes for the following factory assembly component codes:
- VAG (VW / AUDI / SEAT / SKODA): 191 598 625, 191598625, 191 598 625A, 191598625A, 311 405 625, 311405625, 311 405 645, 311405645