Bearing Absorber Front > HYUNDAI SONATA YF / TUCSON IX35 / SANTAFE DM / KIA OPTIMA K5 / SPORTAGE SL / CERATO K3 > 54612-3S050 > GENUINE PART
✔ Genuine OEM Suspension Component (Mounting Bearing)
✔ Part Number: 54612-3S050 (Hyundai/Kia Genuine)
✔ Component Name: Bearing Absorber Front (Front Strut Mount Bearing)
✔ Designed for a very wide array of Hyundai/Kia mid-size and compact platforms from the early 2010s, including Sonata YF, Tucson IX35, Santa Fe DM, Optima K5, Sportage SL, and Cerato K3.
✔ Location: Front Axle Suspension (located within the strut mount assembly, atop the strut tower)
✔ Function: Facilitates smooth rotation of the front strut assembly when the steering wheel is turned, ensuring light and responsive steering.
✔ Essential for eliminating steering binding/noise and maintaining steering precision across various models.
This is a Genuine OEM Front Shock Absorber Bearing, identified by the part number 54612-3S050. This component is highly standardized and essential for the MacPherson strut suspension system in a broad range of popular Hyundai and Kia vehicles, reflecting platform sharing across their sedan, compact SUV, and mid-size SUV lines of the era.
The Absorber Bearing (or strut mount bearing) is a thrust bearing crucial for proper steering function. It sits within the strut mount and allows the entire strut assembly (damper, spring, and mount) to pivot smoothly on the strut tower as the driver steers. Due to the high load it bears, a worn bearing often leads to noticeable steering problems:
Noisy steering (grinding, binding, or popping sounds) when turning the wheel.
Stiffness or resistance in the steering feel.
Poor steering return to the center position.
Replacing a worn bearing with the Genuine Part ensures:
✔ Broad Compatibility: Guarantees correct fitment and optimal performance across all listed compatible models.
✔ Smooth Steering: Enables the intended low-friction rotation for smooth, quiet steering operation.
✔ Component Protection: Prevents accelerated wear on the strut mounts and related components.
Compatible Vehicle:
Hyundai: Sonata YF, Tucson IX35, Santa Fe DM
Kia: Optima K5, Sportage SL, Cerato K3
Part Number:
✔ 54612-3S050 (Bearing Absorber Front)
Part Type:
✔ Bearing Absorber Front (Genuine Part)
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