{"product_id":"skf-rear-wheel-bearing-seal-kit-ktm-husqvarna-gasgas-vkwb-fr25-a","title":"SKF - Rear Wheel Bearing \u0026 Seal Kit - KTM, Husqvarna, GasGas","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSKF Rear Wheel Bearing \u0026amp; Seal Kit for KTM, Husqvarna, GasGas\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe SKF VKWB-FR25-A Rear Wheel Bearing and Seal Kit is an OEM-replacement service kit engineered specifically for off-road hubs on KTM,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Husqvarna,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e GASGAS,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and Sherco motorcycles utilizing a 25 mm rear axle assembly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rear wheel bearings endure extreme radial impact loads from rock strikes,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e whoops,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and hard landings,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as well as relentless exposure to high-pressure bike washing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e deep mud,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and abrasive silt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When factory seals fail,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e water and grit contaminate the internal raceways,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e causing ball galling,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e excessive lateral wheel play,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and catastrophic hub damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured by SKF—the global benchmark in precision bearing engineering—this kit includes two high-precision deep groove ball bearings (6005-2RS) and two low-friction,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e double-lip elastomer wheel seals designed to work seamlessly with factory OEM wheel spacers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The bearings feature precision-ground,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e case-hardened steel races pre-packed with water-resistant synthetic grease,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while the proprietary SKF wheel seals deliver high contamination exclusion with minimal rotational drag.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrecision Deep Groove Ball Bearings:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low-friction raceway geometry engineered to withstand severe radial impacts and lateral side loads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDouble-Lip Contamination Protection:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Patented SKF elastomer seal lips mechanically block water,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e silt,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and fine silica while retaining internal grease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReduced Rotational Drag:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low-friction seal compound and precision ball geometry minimize rolling resistance at the rear hub.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOEM Spacer Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Direct-fit replacement engineered to interface cleanly with factory OEM wheel spacers or aftermarket equivalents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHigh-Purity Bearing Steel:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Resists surface fatigue,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spalling,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and raceway brinelling during repetitive hard landings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePre-Lubricated Assembly:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Factory packed with high-adhesion synthetic grease resistant to water washout and emulsion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhat's in the Box:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2x SKF Deep Groove Ball Bearings (6005-2RS \/ 25 mm ID x 47 mm OD x 12 mm W)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2x SKF Custom Double-Lip Wheel Seals (32 mm ID x 47 mm OD x 7 mm W)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e(Note: Internal center distance tube and external wheel spacers are not included; reuse OEM or replace if grooved).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eFitment:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKTM Compatibility (Rear Wheel):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8,1,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e125–530 SX \/ SX-F \/ XC \/ XC-F \/ EXC \/ EXC-F \/ XC-W \/ XCF-W (2000–2026+ equipped with 25 mm rear axle hubs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreeride 250 R \/ 350 \/ E-XC (2014–2026+)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,1,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e85 SX \/ 105 SX (2003–2026+)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHusqvarna Compatibility (Rear Wheel):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8,2,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e125–501 TC \/ FC \/ TX \/ FX \/ TE \/ FE (2014–2026+ equipped with 25 mm rear axle hubs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTC 85 (2014–2026+)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGASGAS Compatibility (Rear Wheel):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8,3,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e125–450 MC \/ MC-F \/ EX \/ EX-F \/ EC \/ EC-F (2021–2026+ equipped with 25 mm rear axle hubs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMC 85 (2021–2026+)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSherco Compatibility (Rear Wheel):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8,4,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e125 \/ 250 \/ 300 \/ 450 \/ 500 SE,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e SE-R,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e SEF,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e SEF-R (2014–2026+)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHusaberg Compatibility (Rear Wheel):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8,5,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,5,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll 125–570 TE \/ FE \/ FX models (2004–2014)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAxle Size Verification Caution:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Select 2023+ KTM,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Husqvarna,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and GASGAS motocross\/cross-country models feature a smaller 22 mm rear axle assembly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Verify your rear axle diameter and hub bearing size prior to ordering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFitment Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBearing Seating Sequence (Preventing Side-Load Binding):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When installing rear wheel bearings into a KTM\/Husky hub,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the installation sequence dictates bearing life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Always drive the first bearing (typically the drive\/sprocket side) all the way until it seats firmly against the hub's internal stop shoulder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Slide the internal center spacer tube into the hub.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Then,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e carefully drive the second bearing in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"403\"\u003eonly until its inner race lightly contacts the center spacer tube\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Never hammer the second bearing completely tight against the second shoulder if it pinches the spacer; pinching the tube binds the inner races inward,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e creating severe lateral pre-load that will overheat and destroy the bearings within one ride.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Once installed,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the inner distance tube should still be movable with firm finger pressure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWheel Spacer Grooving Inspection:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A brand-new seal cannot keep water out if the wheel spacer is worn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Factory aluminum wheel spacers develop a deep circumferential groove where the seal lip contacts the collar,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e allowing water,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e clay,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and sand to bypass the seal directly into the bearing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Run your fingernail across the sealing surface of your wheel spacers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e If you feel a distinct lip or groove,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e replace the spacers immediately with hardened steel-sleeved units.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reusing grooved spacers will ruin new SKF seals within a few wash cycles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHub Temperature Differential \u0026amp; Driver Tool Placement:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Never strike the inner race or rubber dust shield of a new bearing during installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Always use a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tmbrmoto.com\/products\/motion-pro-bearing-driver-set-08-0551\" title=\"Shop TMBR MOTO for the Motion Pro bearing driver set. Motorcycle maintenance tools and accessories available at TMBR MOTO.\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(215, 65, 35);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDEDICATED BEARING DRIVER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e that contacts strictly the outer steel race.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e To make installation effortless and prevent galling the aluminum hub bore,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gently warm the outer hub shell with a heat gun to approximately 150°F–180°F,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and place the new SKF bearings in the freezer for 30 minutes prior to assembly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The thermal difference allows the bearings to drop into the bore with minimal driver force.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Before pressing in the dust seals,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pack the cavity between the bearing face and the outer seal with high-quality waterproof grease to establish a secondary barrier against water intrusion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/5720\/1317\/files\/MADE_IN_FRANCE.jpg?v=1744046246\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart Number: VKWB-FR25-A\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SKF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51099614806181,"sku":"SKF-RR-WHL-BRG-KIT-KTM-HUS","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/5720\/1317\/files\/SKF_Wheel_Bearing_and_Seal_Kit.png?v=1784171828","url":"https:\/\/www.tmbrmoto.com\/products\/skf-rear-wheel-bearing-seal-kit-ktm-husqvarna-gasgas-vkwb-fr25-a","provider":"TMBR MOTO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}