Help wheels, differentials and gear shafts turn smoothly under load with the Schaeffler Differential Bearing / Differential Pinion Bearing / Wheel Bearing KL44649, a tapered roller bearing cone. It is a direct-fit replacement for many vehicles, including the 1997-2013 Honda CR-V and 1964-1966 Ford Mustang. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list of applications and engine details.
Depending on the vehicle, this part is listed as a wheel bearing, differential bearing, differential pinion bearing or manual transmission input shaft bearing. It is a cone, which is the inner ring and roller assembly of a tapered roller bearing, and it runs against a matching cup (outer race). Across the listed applications it is used in front, rear, inner, outer and right-side positions.
- Load-carrying capacity: The tapered roller design is known for handling high radial and axial loads.
- Compact design: Fits into tight spaces in compact machinery and components.
- Durability & performance: Made from high-grade materials, with reliability and lifespan in mind.
- OE expertise: Designed and built to stringent OEM standards for assured quality.
Schaeffler produces more than 100 million tapered roller bearings each year for automotive and industrial uses.
Signs this bearing may need replacing: grinding, humming or whining that changes with speed, and roughness or excess play at the wheel or shaft. Diagnose the cause before replacing, because other components can produce similar symptoms.
Interchange: NBL44649 · L44649 · L44649VP · 401095
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
NBL44649, L44649, L44649VP, 401095
