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The short version
- A 2002 Cadillac Escalade wheel bearing job for 2002-2006 runs front hub 515036 on AWD, 515053 or 515054 on 2WD, and a solid rear axle.
- Two parallel numbers, 515053 and 515054, cover the same 2WD front position.
- The AWD listing, 515036, also covers the Escalade ESV and EXT built in these years.
- All five model years share the same numbers without a mid-generation change.
2002-2006 is the first Cadillac Escalade generation, five years on one set of front hub numbers. A 2002 Cadillac Escalade wheel bearing job starts with confirming AWD or 2WD, since the two drivetrains take different parts.
The core numbers
Front, AWD: hub 515036. Front, 2WD: hub 515053 or the parallel listing 515054.
Rear: solid axle, no hub assembly, across the entire generation.
Cadillac Escalade wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2002-2006 | Front hub, AWD | 515036 check price |
| 2002-2006 | Front hub, 2WD | 515053 check price |
| 2002-2006 | Front hub, 2WD (parallel listing) | 515054 check price |
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Lookups run through the cross reference page.
This page covers the 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006. Other years live on the main Cadillac Escalade wheel bearing page.
2WD trucks sit on two parallel numbers, 515053 and 515054, for the same front position. Pull the old hub and match its number rather than picking between them.
The AWD listing, 515036, covers the standard Escalade along with the longer ESV and the pickup bodied EXT. Confirm the body style before ordering if the truck has been swapped or rebuilt.
Year by year
2002 through 2006 share the same front hub numbers without a break. A 2002 Cadillac Escalade wheel bearing job on an AWD truck matches a 2006 one exactly.
The 2WD front position carries two parallel listings the whole run, 515053 and 515054, rather than one number replacing the other partway through.
The rear stays solid axle territory for all five years, on every body style built.
Where this generation sits in the lineup
This body’s front hub numbers give way to a new pair, 515096 and 515097, on the 2007-2014 Escalade. Do not carry the earlier numbers forward past 2006, since the two generations do not share a listing.
The rear axle setup on this truck is a separate subject from hub replacement. Read axle bearing versus wheel bearing before ordering rear parts, since no hub number applies there at all.
Diagnosing an Escalade wheel bearing
- Listen for a speed-sensitive hum. A failing hub bearing changes pitch with road speed and grows louder in a curve.
- Jack up the noisy corner. Grip the tire at twelve and six o’clock and rock it to check for play at the hub.
- Confirm AWD or 2WD before ordering. 515036 and the 515053/515054 pair are not interchangeable between drivetrains.
- Pull the old hub for a 2WD truck. This settles the 515053 versus 515054 question faster than guessing.
- Note the body style. An ESV or EXT still follows the same AWD or 2WD split as the standard Escalade.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 2002 Cadillac Escalade use?
A 2002 Cadillac Escalade wheel bearing is front hub 515036 on AWD, or 515053 or 515054 on 2WD, plus a solid rear axle.
What wheel bearing does a 2006 Cadillac Escalade use?
The same as 2002. Hub 515036 covers AWD and the 515053/515054 pair covers 2WD across the full 2002-2006 run.
Why are there two numbers for the 2WD front hub?
515053 and 515054 are parallel listings for the same position. Match the number the old part carries rather than picking one.
Does the Escalade ESV use the same front hub as the standard Escalade?
Yes, on the AWD side. 515036 covers the Escalade, ESV, and EXT built in these years.
Is the rear bearing a hub assembly on this Escalade?
No. The rear axle is a solid axle setup with no hub assembly across the full 2002-2006 run.