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Frequently asked questions
Product assortment questions
Product assortment questions
Which product fits my vehicle?
What is included in my product box?
Is the performance of SKF products equivalent to the OE (Original Equipment) quality?
How do I know if my product is original SKF or a fake?
Which is the correct tightening torque for my SKF wheel bearing product?
I need a substitute driveshaft for my car, but the suggested one is longer than my current one, will it fit?
I have received another brand on my bearing in an SKF box, why is this?
Are SKF driveshafts new parts or are they rebuilt?
Can you offer an alternative bearing?
Can you check if a certain SKF product is fitting for my car? Are there any alternatives?
Technical installation questions
Suspension
Why should I repair the top-mount and the protection kit together with shock absorber?
How do I know for sure that the top-suspension components need to be replaced?
Why does SKF sell Suspension Twin kits?
Driveline system
Can I repair my driveshaft by only replacing the CV-Joint?
Why does the design of an SKF driveline product differ from the OE part?
Can a thermoplastic boot be replaced by a rubber boot?
Are the SKF Driveshaft already filled with grease?
Wheel end system
If a bearing has a magnetic impulse ring for ABS, how can I see where this ring is located on the bearing?
How should a bearing with a magnetic impulsive ring for ABS be turned when mounting?
Is it possible to replace a wheel bearing with impulse wheel on a car that does not have ABS?
Why is the SKF product design different from the previous parts installed in my vehicle?
Cooling system
Where can information be viewed on the number of teeth per specific timing belt?
What is the difference between VKMA and VKMC?
What is a stretchy belt?
What is the difference between V-Belts, Multi-V belts and Stretchy belts?
What is the difference between a tensioner pulley and an idler pulley?
Engine system
Where can information be viewed on the number of teeth per specific Timing belt?
What is the difference between VKMA and VKMC?
Is it necessary to change both the timing belt and auxiliary components at the same time?
What is a stretchy belt?
What is the difference between V-Belts, Multi-V belts and Stretchy belts?
What is the difference between a tensioner pulley and an idler pulley?
Generic technical questions
Where can I find the dimensions of the products in an SKF box?
Where can I find information about tightening torque?
Where can I find technical material needed to remove and fit SKF products?
What tools can I use to replace a product?
How do I know what parts are included in the kit?
Are the SKF kits always complete in terms of content?
How do I know the mileage intervals to change the parts of my car?
Which tool do I need for a proper repair?
Where can I find Technical information related to my vehicle (VIN, Engine code, OPR nb…)?
Why can't I find the SKF kit product for my vehicle?
Why am I no longer able to make a purchase directly from the website?
How do I view my purchase history?
Commercial questions
Where can I buy a product from SKF?
I need replacement parts for my old car, can I buy such products directly from SKF?
What material are SKF products made of?
How long is the warranty time?
Where can I find the instructions for an SKF product?
Where can I find detailed information about an SKF product?
Where can I find commercial SKF marketing material?
I have ordered an SKF product online at an online marketplace, the product has now failed, how should I proceed?
I have ordered a replacement product from SKF, but it seems to be of different material than my previous part. Is this correct?
Why is my new SKF product of different material compared to the previous version?
Distributor questions
I am interested in becoming an SKF approved dealer/distributor of SKF products, whom should I contact?
Where can I find pricing information on SKF products?
How long is the delivery period for an order?
Is the performance of SKF products equivalent to the OE quality?
Where can I find commercial SKF marketing material?
The SKF box contains products of another brand, why is this?