113-517-185C VW Vanagon Front Inner Wheel & Diff Bearing - SKF/FAG

Tapered Roller Bearing (Inner) – 113-517-185C

The 113-517-185C is a fundamental component for maintaining the "rolling" integrity of your Vanagon. Whether it is keeping your front wheels aligned or ensuring your differential gears mesh perfectly, a worn bearing can lead to audible humming, steering vibration, or catastrophic drivetrain failure. This bearing features a separable cone (inner ring) and cup (outer ring), allowing for precise pre-load adjustment during installation.

For differential use, this bearing is specific to Automatic Transmission codes: NE, NF, NH, NJ, NK, NM, and NG.

Detailed Vehicle Compatibility

VW Vanagon (2WD Only - Front Inner Wheel):

• 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

VW Vanagon (Automatic Transmission Differential):

NE, NF, NH, NJ, NK, NM, & NG Codes

Product Highlights & Features

• Tapered Geometry: Optimized for handling the combined "side-loading" forces encountered during cornering and the vertical weight of the vehicle.

• Case-Hardened Steel: High-carbon chromium steel construction provides maximum resistance to pitting and fatigue.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: 113-517-185C

• Brand: SKF or FAG (OEM)

• Type: Tapered Roller

• Application: Front Inner Wheel (2WD) / Diff (Auto)

• Constraint: Will NOT fit 4WD Syncro models.

Installation & Maintenance Tips

• Pack with Grease: For wheel bearing applications, use a high-quality Moly-based or High-Temp Wheel Bearing Grease. Ensure the grease is "packed" into the cage until it extrudes from the opposite side; a light surface coating is insufficient.

• Seat the Races: When installing into a new rotor or differential housing, ensure the outer race (cup) is driven in perfectly square. Use a dedicated Bearing Race Driver to avoid scarring the polished surface.

• Setting the Pre-load: For front wheels, tighten the spindle nut while spinning the rotor to seat the bearing, then back it off until the thrust washer can just barely be moved with a screwdriver. Over-tightening a tapered bearing will cause it to overheat and fail within miles.

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