{"product_id":"empi-ball-bearing-swing-axle-rear-axle-empi-quality-replacement-porsche-356-1950-1965-98-5016-b","title":"EMPI Rear Axle Ball Bearing — Swing Axle Wheel Bearing | Porsche 356\/A\/B\/C 1950-1965 (98-5016-B)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA worn swing-axle bearing announces itself as a low rumble that rises with speed and a hub that wanders under power, out at the end of the axle tube where drive torque and cornering load meet. This rear ball bearing carries both, and the time to renew it is while the transaxle is already open.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBall bearing for the swing-axle rear wheel position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrect fit for early Porsche and VW swing-axle transaxles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine EMPI to OE spec 311-501-283\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandles drive torque and cornering side load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits the rear swing-axle wheel bearing on Porsche 356\/A\/B\/C (1950-1965) and swing-axle VW Type 1 through 07\/67. If you are unsure this fits your car, contact us with your year and model before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: 98-5016-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOE \/ interchange: 311-501-283\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: EMPI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoxed dimensions: 3 x 2 x 3 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipping weight: 0.338 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions \u0026amp; Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this fit my Porsche?\u003c\/strong\u003e It fits the rear swing-axle wheel bearing on Porsche 356\/A\/B\/C and swing-axle VW Type 1, Transporter, and Ghia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is this part?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is the rear axle ball bearing that supports the swing-axle shaft and carries drive and cornering loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the part number?\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine EMPI, replacing OE 311-501-283; order under our SKU 98-5016-B.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre you an authorized dealer?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — Washburn's Metal is an authorized EMPI dealer, so this is genuine EMPI, not a copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it ship?\u003c\/strong\u003e ships standard ground from our Orange, California shop\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ California Proposition 65 Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\"@type\":\"Product\",\"name\":\"EMPI Rear Axle Ball Bearing \\u2014 Swing Axle Wheel Bearing | Porsche 356\/A\/B\/C 1950-1965 (98-5016-B)\",\"sku\":\"98-5016-B\",\"mpn\":\"98-5016-B\",\"brand\":{\"@type\":\"Brand\",\"name\":\"EMPI\"},\"description\":\"EMPI swing-axle rear wheel ball bearing for Porsche 356\/A\/B\/C and VW Type 1. OE 311-501-283 spec, ships from our Orange, CA shop.\",\"offers\":{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"priceCurrency\":\"USD\",\"price\":\"13.05\",\"availability\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\"seller\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Washburn's Metal\"}},\"gtin12\":\"707924374216\"}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45308169945203,"sku":"98-5016-B","price":13.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/98-5016-B.jpg?v=1785946791","url":"https:\/\/shop.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-ball-bearing-swing-axle-rear-axle-empi-quality-replacement-porsche-356-1950-1965-98-5016-b","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}