Bearing Absorber Front > HYUNDAI AVANTE / KIA RONDO / OPTIMA MG 2008 > 54612-2C000 > GENUINE PART
✔ Genuine OEM Suspension Component (Mounting Bearing)
✔ Part Number: 54612-2C000 (Hyundai/Kia Genuine)
✔ Component Name: Bearing Absorber Front (Front Strut Mount Bearing)
✔ Designed for compact/mid-size Hyundai/Kia platforms, including Hyundai Avante (various generations), Kia Rondo (UN chassis), and Kia Optima (MG chassis, up to 2008).
✔ Location: Front Axle Suspension (inside the strut mount assembly, atop the strut tower)
✔ Function: Facilitates smooth rotation of the front strut assembly when steering, reducing friction and ensuring proper steering return.
✔ Essential for eliminating steering noises and maintaining the performance and lifespan of the front strut mount.
This is a Genuine OEM Front Shock Absorber Bearing, identified by the part number 54612-2C000. This standardized component is crucial for the MacPherson strut suspension system in several Hyundai and Kia vehicles that utilize a common platform architecture, including the Hyundai Avante (a version of the Elantra), the compact MPV Kia Rondo (UN chassis), and the second-generation mid-size sedan Kia Optima (MG chassis) up to around 2008.
The Absorber Bearing (or strut mount bearing) is a thrust bearing that sits within the front strut mount. Its primary role is to allow the entire strut assembly (damper and coil spring) to rotate frictionlessly as the driver steers the vehicle. Failure of this bearing is often indicated by:
Noisy steering (grinding, binding, or popping sounds) when turning the wheel.
Stiffness or poor self-centering capability of the steering wheel.
Accelerated wear on the strut mount itself.
Replacing a worn bearing with the Genuine Part ensures:
✔ Direct Fit & Rotation: Guarantees correct fitment and enables the intended low-friction rotation for smooth, quiet steering.
✔ Noise Elimination: Resolves common steering-related suspension noises.
✔ Longevity: Protects the strut mount and overall front suspension components.
Compatible Vehicle:
Hyundai Avante (Front Suspension)
Kia Rondo (UN chassis, Front Suspension)
Kia Optima MG (Second Generation, up to 2008, Front Suspension)
Part Number:
✔ 54612-2C000 (Bearing Absorber Front)
Part Type:
✔ Bearing Absorber Front (Genuine Part)
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