Wheel Hub Bearing for Audi Q5: Stainless Steel
This wheel hub bearing for the Audi Q5 is specified around stainless steel, which decides how it behaves in service far more than the part name does. We build to a written specification — base material, dimensions, finish and packing — and hold that specification on file so every reorder reproduces the approved piece.
The usual reason a programme changes supplier is not unit price. It is packing that arrived crushed at the port, or reorders that did not match the approved sample. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Wheel Hub Bearing |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Audi Q5 |
| Material / finish | Stainless Steel |
| Typical use | Passenger Transport |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | SAE J431 |
| Packing | 10 pieces per inner box, 200 per carton |
Material options
- Zinc Plated Steel — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Polypropylene — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Brass — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Bronze — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Natural Rubber — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
Processes available
- shot blasting
- electroplating
- cold forging
- gravity casting
- powder coating
- rubber vulcanisation
Fitment notes
Keep the old part until the new one is on the bench. Comparing them side by side settles questions a photograph never will.
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for passenger transport. Related applications include adventure travel, night riding, off-road trails, motocross, weekend riding.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 1.5 sampling on every lot.
- Dimensional report issued against the approved drawing.
- Carton marking and barcode to your specification.
- Golden sample retained at the factory as the reorder reference.
Questions buyers ask
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the SAE J431-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
What happens if a lot fails inspection?
The lot is re-inspected against the golden sample, and replacement pieces ship on the next available booking at our cost.
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 3000 pieces per line.
What testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. SAE J431 documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
Tell us the model, the fitment and the quantity and we will hold a production slot for you.
