this invention relates to an improved vehicle wheel hub and bearing retention system and method for producing the same , the vehicle wheel hub and bearing retention system including a wheel hub , a bearing unit , and a bearing retention and preload device . the wheel hub includes an inboard end , an outboard end , and a main body . the bearing unit is provided onto a bearing seat of the wheel hub . the material of the inboard end of the wheel hub is re - shaped against the bearing retention and preload device to thereby secure the device on the wheel hub and prevent axial and radial movement of said device relative to the wheel hub . the method for producing a vehicle wheel hub and bearing retention system comprising the steps of : providing a wheel hub defining a longitudinal axis and including an inboard end , an outboard end , and a main body , the wheel hub defining a bearing seat and a wheel hub shoulder ; providing a bearing unit onto the bearing seat of the wheel hub adjacent the wheel hub shoulder ; providing a bearing unit retention and preload device on the opened inboard end of the wheel hub adjacent the bearing unit ; and reshaping the material of the inboard end of the wheel hub against the bearing unit retention and preload device to thereby secure the bearing unit retention and preload device on the wheel hub and prevent axial movement of the bearing unit relative to the wheel hub .