Bearing Absorber Front > CHEVROLET CAPTIVA C100 / C140 > 96626331 > GENUINE PART
✔ Genuine OEM Suspension Component (Mounting Bearing)
✔ Part Number: 96626331 (General Motors / Chevrolet Genuine)
✔ Component Name: Bearing Absorber Front (Front Strut Mount Rolling Bearing / Thrust Bearing)
✔ Designed specifically for the mid-size SUV Chevrolet Captiva (C100 and C140 chassis, 2006-2018 models).
✔ Cross-Compatibility: Also commonly used in related vehicles like the Opel Antara, Vauxhall Antara, and sometimes cross-referenced with similar bearings for some Kia/Hyundai models (e.g., $54612\text{-}3S000$).
✔ Location: Front Axle Suspension (located within the strut mount assembly, atop the strut tower).
✔ Function: Allows the entire front strut assembly to rotate smoothly as the steering wheel is turned, reducing friction and preventing noise.
This is a Genuine OEM Front Shock Absorber Bearing, identified by the General Motors part number 96626331. This component is crucial for the MacPherson strut suspension system in the popular SUV, the Chevrolet Captiva (C100 and C140 chassis).
The Absorber Bearing (or strut mount rolling bearing) is a specialized thrust bearing designed to handle the combined vertical load of the vehicle's weight and the rotational stress from steering. It sits within the strut mount, allowing the coil spring and shock absorber assembly to pivot easily when the driver turns the wheels. For a vehicle like the Captiva, maintaining this low-friction rotation is key to a light steering feel and overall suspension integrity.
A failure of this bearing often causes distinct symptoms:
Grinding or popping noises from the front suspension when turning the steering wheel (especially at low speeds or when stationary).
Stiff or binding steering feel, or the steering wheel failing to return to the center position properly.
Replacing a worn bearing with the Genuine Part ensures:
✔ Direct Fit & Function: Guarantees correct dimensions and specifications for the Captiva's front suspension.
✔ Smooth Steering: Eliminates friction and noise, restoring the intended steering feel.
✔ Component Longevity: Protects the upper strut mount and coil spring from premature wear caused by binding.
Compatible Vehicle:
✔ Chevrolet Captiva C100 / C140 (2006-2018 models, Front Suspension)
✔ Often interchangeable with bearings used in Opel Antara and Vauxhall Antara (OE part numbers like $4806308$ and $20827102$).
Part Number:
✔ 96626331 (Bearing Absorber Front)
Part Type:
✔ Bearing Absorber Front (Genuine Part)
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