Parts for your 2014 Suzuki Splash-Wheel bearings

2014 Suzuki Splash wheel bearings: purpose, service and replacement

Technical sources confirm the 2014 Suzuki Splash is fitted with wheel bearings front and rear. Suzuki’s service information for the Splash/Agila B platform specifies a press-fit, double‑row ball bearing in the front steering knuckle, and a sealed hub‑and‑bearing unit at the rear drum assembly. Major aftermarket catalogues from SKF, NTN/NSK and FAG list dedicated bearing kits for 2008–2014 Splash variants, including versions with integrated ABS encoder rings. So wheel bearings are absolutely relevant on this model.

On this compact Suzuki, the wheel bearings let each wheel spin smoothly with minimal friction while safely carrying vehicle loads over Aussie and Kiwi roads. They’re sealed for life, keeping grease in and grit out, and they also help the ABS system read wheel speed when an encoder is built in. Because they’re sealed, there’s no regular greasing, instead, servicing focuses on inspection, listening for noise, and checking for play. With sensible driving and tidy roads, owners often see 100,000–200,000 kilometres from a bearing, but potholes, kerb strikes, or oversized wheels can shorten that.

• Telltale humming or droning that gets louder with road speed
• A growl that changes when cornering left or right
• ABS light if the encoder or sensor signal goes wonky
• Noticeable play when rocking the wheel at 12 and 6 o’clock
• Uneven tyre wear or a vague, wandering feel in the steering

When replacement is due, the Splash’s front bearing is pressed into the knuckle and needs proper support and a press, the rear is typically a hub unit swapped as an assembly. Owners should expect new hub nuts and often new circlips, torque specs matter a lot, as over‑ or under‑tightening can quickly knock a fresh bearing. A workshop should orient any magnetic encoder correctly, keep the sensor face clean, and avoid pressing through the rolling elements—always load the correct race. After fitting, a road test on varied speeds helps confirm a quiet result, and it’s smart to recheck torque and ABS operation. As part of routine servicing, a quick spin‑check on a hoist and a listen during the road test can catch a tired bearing early, saving tyres and preventing collateral damage to hubs or sensors.

• How long do wheel bearings last on a 2014 Suzuki Splash?
  Most last 100,000–200,000 km, depending on road quality and driving style. Impacts, water ingress, or oversized wheels can shorten life. Regular checks during servicing help pick up wear before it becomes noisy.
• Can a noisy wheel bearing damage other parts?
  Yes. Left too long, heat and looseness can affect the hub, ABS sensor, and even cause uneven tyre wear. In extreme cases it can damage the knuckle or brake components.
• Do the rear Splash bearings come as a hub assembly?
  On most 2014 Splash models with rear drums, the bearing is integrated into the hub, often with an ABS encoder. That means replacement is typically the complete hub‑and‑bearing unit rather than just the bearing alone.