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The short version
- Early Geo Tracker years use a serviceable front bearing assembly, 517009, shared with the Suzuki Sidekick.
- That front assembly sits behind two seals: 710240 inner and 710239 outer.
- The rear ball bearing for 1990 to 1997 is 511004.
- Chevrolet Tracker years, 1999 to 2004, switch to bolt on front hub 513193. That is the same Tracker wheel bearing number used on the Suzuki Vitara and Grand Vitara.
Underneath its Chevrolet or Geo badge, the Tracker is a Suzuki through and through. It shares its parts bin with the Sidekick and Vitara more than with anything wearing a bowtie. A Tracker wheel bearing search often turns up better results under the Suzuki name than under Chevrolet’s.
The Tracker wheel bearing split: Geo era versus Chevrolet era
Those two numbers cover nearly the entire front Tracker wheel bearing question. Which one applies depends on whether the badge says Geo or Chevrolet.
The serviceable era needs seals and grease. The bolt on era needs only the hub itself.
Tracker wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 to 2004 | Front hub, bolt on, Suzuki Vitara and Grand Vitara family | 513193 check price |
| 1999 to 2004 | Rear, solid axle | Match the old part |
| 1990 to 1998 | Front bearing assembly, serviceable, shared with Suzuki Sidekick | 517009 check price |
| 1990 to 1998 | Front inner seal | 710240 check price |
| 1990 to 1998 | Front outer seal | 710239 check price |
| 1990 to 1997 | Rear ball bearing | 511004 check price |
Every model year this chart resolves: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004.
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Lookups run through the cross reference page.
Whether the last Geo badged year was 1997 or 1998 depends on the source. Catalogs are not consistent about it. Checking the door jamb badge or the old parts themselves settles the question faster than the model year alone.
The 1999 to 2004 rear axle has no single cataloged Tracker wheel bearing number in the source material here. Match the old part rather than guessing at a replacement.
A Suzuki wearing a bowtie
The Chevrolet Tracker’s 513193 front hub is the same number used across the Suzuki Grand Vitara family. The related Suzuki XL7 shares much of the same running gear too. A Tracker wheel bearing order under either badge can point at the exact same box.
The Tracker still gets its own page here, rather than folding into Chevrolet’s vehicle listing. The badge and the underlying Suzuki parts rarely line up in a shopper’s mind.
Repacking the Geo era Tracker wheel bearing
The 1990 to 1998 front assembly is a hand serviced design, not a sealed cartridge. Cleaning and repacking it follows the same process covered on the repack wheel bearings page. Fresh seals matter as much as fresh grease, since a torn seal lets water straight into the bearing.
Getting the preload right afterward is not optional. Wheel bearing adjustment covers the torque and check sequence that keeps the bearing from running hot or loose.
Diagnosing a Tracker wheel bearing
- Identify the era first. A Geo badged Tracker through 1997 or 1998 uses a serviceable assembly. A 1999 to 2004 Chevrolet badged Tracker uses a bolt on hub instead.
- Listen for speed related noise. A hum or grind that builds with road speed points at a failing bearing.
- Jack up the corner and check for play. Grip the tire at 12 and 6 o’clock and rock it. Looseness with the brakes released points at the bearing.
- Inspect the seals on Geo era front assemblies. A torn 710240 or 710239 seal lets water in long before the bearing itself shows obvious wear.
- Match the old part on a 1999 to 2004 rear axle. No single Tracker wheel bearing number is cataloged for that rear, so the part already installed is the reference.
Common questions
What is the Tracker wheel bearing number for a Geo Tracker?
The Geo era front assembly is 517009, behind inner seal 710240 and outer seal 710239. The rear ball bearing for the same years is 511004.
Is the Chevrolet Tracker front hub the same as the Suzuki Vitara?
Yes. The 1999 to 2004 Chevrolet Tracker uses front hub 513193. That is the same Tracker wheel bearing number as the Suzuki Vitara and Grand Vitara family.
Are Geo Tracker wheel bearings serviceable?
Yes. The front assembly is designed to be cleaned, repacked, and adjusted rather than replaced as a sealed unit. Both seals should go in fresh at the same time.
What rear wheel bearing does a 1999 to 2004 Tracker use?
The later Tracker rides on a solid rear axle. No single Tracker wheel bearing number is cataloged for it in the source material. Matching the old part is the safest approach.
Why does the Tracker share numbers with Suzuki instead of other Chevrolets?
The Tracker was built on Suzuki’s platform and assembly line from the start. Its parts, including the Tracker wheel bearing itself, follow Suzuki’s catalog rather than Chevrolet’s own lineup.