Maserati Wheel Hub Bearing

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Genuine & OEM Maserati Wheel Bearings: Ghibli, Quattroporte & Levante

The wheel hub bearing sits at the intersection of a Maserati's performance and its ride quality — supporting the vehicle's weight while allowing the wheels to rotate with minimal friction at speed. Whether you drive a GranTurismo, a Quattroporte, a Ghibli or a Levante, these bearings take substantial lateral force and thermal stress.

How to Tell It Is the Bearing

A failing bearing gives a reliable signal: a drone that rises and falls with road speed and changes pitch or volume when the car is loaded through a corner — louder turning one way, quieter the other. Tyre noise stays constant through the turn. Later stages bring vibration through the steering wheel, a looseness in the handling, and ABS faults once play develops.

What to Know Before Ordering

  • Most modern hubs are sealed assemblies. The bearing is not serviced separately — hub, bearing and often the ABS encoder ring come as one unit.
  • ABS integration matters. An incorrect or damaged encoder ring produces ABS and stability faults that get misdiagnosed as sensor or module failures.
  • Front and rear, left and right are frequently distinct part numbers on the same car.
  • Don't defer it. A worn bearing develops play that affects alignment and tyre wear, and eventually threatens hub integrity.

Inferior bearings use lower-grade steel and substandard seals, leading to premature failure. We supply genuine assemblies and premium OEM replacements from SKF and FAG, guaranteeing correct integration with the braking and traction control systems.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • The most frequent symptom is a rhythmic humming, growling, or "whirring" noise that increases in volume as the vehicle accelerates. You may also notice a slight vibration in the steering wheel or floorboards. In advanced stages of wear, a failing bearing can cause the ABS or Traction Control warning light to illuminate due to an integrated sensor malfunction.

  • On most modern Maserati models (like the Ghibli, Levante, and Quattroporte VI), the wheel bearing is a sealed, integrated unit within the hub assembly. This means the entire hub must be replaced as a single component. This "bolt-on" design ensures higher precision and a more reliable seal against road salt and debris.

  • Maserati vehicles are heavy and produce significant torque. Cheap aftermarket hubs often use inferior grease and low-quality steel that cannot dissipate heat effectively. This leads to rapid bearing "play," which can cause uneven tire wear, poor braking performance, and failure of the sensitive ABS speed sensors built into the hub.

  • No. Front and rear hubs are designed differently to accommodate steering geometry in the front and drivetrain axles in the rear. Furthermore, AWD (Q4) models utilize specific hubs designed to house the front drive axles. Always verify fitment using your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).

  • Maserati typically partners with elite bearing specialists such as SKF, FAG, and NTN. When you buy premium OEM hubs from Europarts360, you are getting the exact same high-precision components used at the factory in Modena or Turin.

  • While replacing a bolt-on hub assembly does not technically change your alignment settings, it is a "best practice" to have your alignment checked. If you were driving on a worn bearing for an extended period, your tires may have developed uneven wear patterns that could affect handling once the new, tight bearing is installed.

  • Under normal driving conditions, a high-quality Maserati wheel bearing should last between 80,000 and 100,000 miles. However, frequent high-speed driving, hitting deep potholes, or exposure to heavy road salt can significantly shorten this lifespan.

  • Yes, on most modern Maserati applications, the ABS/speed sensor is integrated directly into the hub assembly. Replacing the hub with a Genuine or OEM unit usually resolves "Wheel Speed Sensor" fault codes that were caused by a failing internal bearing.

  • This is a classic diagnostic trick. When you turn, you shift the vehicle's weight. If you turn left and the noise stops, it usually means you have unloaded the left-side bearing, indicating that the left bearing is the one failing.

    • Genuine Parts: These are the exact components installed at the factory, arriving in the original vehicle manufacturer’s branded packaging (e.g., Porsche or BMW).
    • OEM Parts: These are produced by the same manufacturers that supply the car brands (e.g., Bosch, Brembo, Lemförder) but are sold in the supplier’s own packaging, often at a more competitive price.
    • Aftermarket Parts: These are third-party components designed to meet or exceed original specifications.