Timken QBR23549 needle bearing, a genuine Timken part sold by Pro Gear and Transmission. Needle bearings pack a lot of load capacity into a very thin profile, so they turn up where gears and shafts have to fit inside a tight housing. The rolling needles take the place of sliding metal-on-metal contact, which keeps friction and heat down.
A worn needle bearing in a transmission tends to announce itself with rattling, grinding or whistling noises, even while the unit still seems to work normally. If you are hearing that, the bearings are a sensible place to look. Call us to confirm proper fit for your application.
Features
Timken needle bearing, part number QBR23549
Genuine Timken part
Needle roller design carries heavy load in a thin profile
Rolling needles replace sliding contact to cut friction and heat
Rattling, grinding or whistling noises can point to a worn bearing
