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The short version
- A 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 wheel bearing order is a bolt-on hub: 515084 covers both 2000 and 2001 trucks.
- 1994 through 1999 trucks are a different world entirely, serviceable tapered bearings with seal 4739, sets chosen by matching the old part.
- The rear is a solid axle across the whole 1994-2001 span. There is no rear hub assembly to order.
- Repack and preload work apply to the 1994-1999 fronts. The 2000-2001 hub does not need either.
The 1994 through 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 covers two completely different front designs. Trucks from 1994 to 1999 use serviceable tapered bearings. A 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 wheel bearing order, by contrast, is a single bolt-on hub.
Ram 1500 wheel bearing numbers at a glance
Front hub assembly is 515084, covering both 2000 and 2001 trucks.
Earlier trucks, 1994 through 1999, use serviceable tapered bearings with seal 4739 instead of a hub.
1994-2001 Dodge Ram 1500 wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-2001 | Front hub assembly | 515084 check price |
| 1994-1999 | Front, serviceable tapered bearings, seal 4739 | match old part |
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This page covers the 1994-2001 Dodge Ram 1500: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001. Other years live on the main Ram 1500 wheel bearing page.
The 1994-1999 front is a serviceable tapered bearing set, not a bolt-on hub. Repack and preload work apply here, see repack wheel bearings and preload and end play.
The catalogs list the seal, 4739, but the bearing sets themselves vary by axle and drivetrain. Match the old part rather than guessing at a set number.
Year by year
1994 through 1999 stay in the serviceable era. Seal 4739 covers the front across those years, while the bearing sets themselves are matched to the old part.
2000 is the change point. The bolt-on hub 515084 replaces the tapered set, and repack and preload steps stop applying to the front.
2001 carries the same hub forward. A 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 wheel bearing order stays on 515084, same as 2000.
From serviceable bearings to a bolt-on hub
This generation sits right at the industry shift from tapered bearings to sealed hub assemblies. The earlier trucks need the maintenance habits of an older truck, while 2000 and 2001 trucks behave like a modern part swap.
The next generation, covered on the 2002-2008 Ram 1500 page, stays on hub assemblies and adds an ABS split at the front.
Diagnosing a 1994-2001 Ram 1500 wheel bearing
- Check for play with the wheel off the ground. Grip the tire at 12 and 6 o’clock and rock it. See how to check a wheel bearing for the method.
- Listen for a hum that shifts in turns. A worn front bearing often changes pitch leaning one direction. The pattern is on wheel bearing noise in turns.
- Rule out tire wear before condemning the bearing. Cupped tread can sound similar at highway speed. Compare the noise pattern before ordering parts.
- On 1994-1999 trucks, pull the hub and check the grease. Dark or dry grease means it is due for service, whether or not it is making noise yet.
- Treat rear noise as an axle question. These trucks run a solid rear axle, not a hub. Follow axle bearing versus wheel bearing instead.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 use?
A 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 wheel bearing order uses the bolt-on hub 515084. The same number covers 2000 trucks as well, so both model years share one part.
What wheel bearing does a 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 use?
A 1997 truck uses serviceable tapered front bearings with seal 4739, not a hub assembly. The exact bearing sets are matched to the old part rather than a single catalog number.
Is the 1994-1999 Ram 1500 front bearing serviceable?
Yes. These trucks use tapered bearings that need repacking and preload adjustment, unlike the 2000-2001 bolt-on hub. That maintenance step disappears once a truck moves to the hub design.
Is the rear wheel bearing on a 1994-2001 Ram 1500 a hub assembly?
No. The rear axle on every truck in this range is a solid axle, not a hub. There is no rear hub part number on this page.
Why is there no single bearing set number for 1994-1999 Ram 1500 trucks?
The catalogs document the seal, 4739, but the bearing sets vary by axle and drivetrain combination. Matching the old part is the reliable way to order the correct set.