SKF Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring P/N:CIR186

Hold a freshly installed front wheel bearing in place in the steering knuckle with the SKF Wheel Bearing Retaining Ring, part number CIR186. This C-clip retainer is a direct-fit replacement for the 2001-2012 Ford Escape, the 2001-2006 and 2008-2011 Mazda Tribute, and the 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner. See the Buyer's Guide tab for engine-level details.

C-clip retainers like this one are used with generation one wheel bearings to keep the bearing inside the steering knuckle. Used clips often rust or get damaged in service or during removal, and rust compromises their strength. For that reason, SKF advises fitting a new C-clip every time a hub bearing is installed rather than reusing the old one.

• Heat-treated high-carbon steel: the clip is heat treated to help prevent shape distortion.
• Built to OEM specs: engineered to OEM specifications and tolerances for an exact fit.
• Front bearing retention: secures the generation one front wheel bearing inside the steering knuckle on the listed applications.
• Replace, don't reuse: a new clip is recommended with every hub bearing installation.

Signs this part may need replacing include visible rust, a bent or damaged clip, or any job where the front wheel bearing is being replaced. For more than 100 years, engineers, technicians and mechanics have turned to SKF for solutions across a wide range of applications.