Genuine Timken tapered roller rear wheel bearing, originally upgraded for the MPi (multi-point injection) model(s), but suitable for any 1959-2000 Classic Mini. Use one kit per side. Replaces GHK1548.

Actual origin of manufacture and/or packaging may vary according to supplier. Other suppliers' kits that say "taper roller" may not be made by Timken, the original manufacturer, so inquire when comparing prices.

Additional Notes:

The ball bearings originally fitted to the rear of early standard (classic) Minis were replaced during car production many years ago with the same taper roller bearings as used on the classic Mini Cooper S. Additionally, the separate spacer once fitted has now been designed into the bearing inner race, so a separate one is no longer used. This part number is always genuine Timken, with seal and cotter key included. This kit also includes the o-ring introduced on MPi Minis in the late 1990s to provide extra water intrusion protection. It is installed first on the stub axle.

As originally fitted to MPI from 1996 on with an extra O ring, Genuine Timken rear wheel set.. The O ring goes between the first bearing and backplate on stub axle. Rear tapered roller wheel bearing kit, for one wheel.

All post 1985 cars and the Mini Cooper S were equipped with very heavy duty tapered roller wheel bearings, these can be used on any Mini. Kit includes inner and outer bearings with spacer plus seals. If you are into preventative maintenance, then the tapered bearings are much easier to remove and re-pack than the ball bearing type. Stronger design, plus easy maintenance means they will last longer than the rest of the car.

These are the later type with an improved taper bearing roller for use on larger wheels with a better O ring sealing qualitiy, introduced by Rover as a warranty buletin upgrade on minis with 13" wheels.

O RING GOES BETWEEN FIRST BEARING AND BACKPLATE ON STUB AXLE, radius arms have a recess for the seal.