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The short version
- A 2007 Saturn Ion wheel bearing up front is 513204 with ABS or 513205 without ABS, and the Red Line takes 513206.
- Rear hubs are commonly cited as 512248 without ABS and 512249 with ABS.
- The supercharged Red Line trim carries its own rear listing as well, matched by trim rather than by ABS.
- Red Line rows only exist from 2004 onward; 2003 has no Red Line hardware.
Saturn split this car three ways at each end: base with ABS, base without ABS, and the supercharged Red Line. A 2007 Saturn Ion wheel bearing choice depends on which of those three describes the car in front of you.
The rear side adds one more wrinkle, since sources vary on the exact rear numbers.
Ion wheel bearing numbers
ABS cars take 513204 up front, and non ABS cars take 513205. The supercharged Red Line uses its own number, 513206.
Rear hubs are commonly cited as 512248 without ABS and 512249 with ABS. The Red Line rear is its own listing, matched by trim.
Ion wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 to 2007 | Front, Red Line | 513206 check price |
| 2003 to 2007 | Front, ABS | 513204 check price |
| 2003 to 2007 | Front, without ABS | 513205 check price |
| 2003 to 2007 | Rear, ABS, commonly cited | 512249 check price |
| 2003 to 2007 | Rear, without ABS, commonly cited | 512248 check price |
| 2004 to 2007 | Rear, Red Line, disc brakes | own listing, match by trim |
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This page covers the 2003-2007 Saturn Ion: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007. Other years live on the main Ion wheel bearing page.
ABS versus non ABS splits both the front and rear, and the supercharged Red Line takes its own numbers on top of that. The rear listings above are the commonly cited pair, but sources vary on them.
Match the old part rather than picking a rear number from memory. A Red Line rear should be matched by trim, not guessed from the ABS pair.
Year by year
2003 has no Red Line rows, since the supercharged trim starts in 2004. That first year only offers the ABS and non ABS front and rear pairs.
2004 through 2007 add the Red Line front and rear on top of the existing ABS split. A 2007 Saturn Ion wheel bearing lineup looks identical to a 2004 one, since nothing changed in between.
Ion trim levels and hardware
The Ion sedan and quad coupe shared this same set of numbers across trims, split only by ABS and by the Red Line’s supercharged hardware. No sibling generation page exists for this model.
Anyone unsure which row fits a given car should confirm ABS and trim first, then match the old part in hand.
Diagnosing an Ion wheel bearing
- Confirm ABS first. Check for a wheel speed sensor connector at the hub. That single detail decides between 513204 and 513205 up front.
- Identify the trim. A supercharged Red Line needs its own front and rear numbers, separate from the ABS pair used elsewhere.
- Listen for bearing noise. A hum that grows with speed usually points to the bearing rather than the tires. See tire noise or wheel bearing to compare the two.
- Check for an ABS light. A failing sensor in the hub can trigger a code well before the noise gets loud. Details sit on bad bearing ABS light.
- Rock the wheel. With the car raised, grab the tire and check for play at 12 and 6 o’clock, following how to check a wheel bearing.
Common questions
What is the 2007 Saturn Ion wheel bearing part number in front?
It depends on ABS and trim. ABS cars use 513204, non ABS cars use 513205, and the Red Line uses 513206.
Does a 2004 Ion use the same front bearing as a 2003 model?
The ABS and non ABS numbers are the same both years. The difference is that 2004 adds the Red Line option, which 2003 does not offer.
What rear wheel bearing fits a Saturn Ion?
The commonly cited pair is 512248 without ABS and 512249 with ABS. Sources vary on these, so match the old part rather than assuming.
Does the Red Line Ion use a different rear bearing?
Yes. Its disc brake rear is its own listing, matched by trim rather than by the ABS pair used elsewhere.
How do I tell if my Ion has ABS?
Look for a wheel speed sensor and connector near the hub. Its presence points to the ABS front and rear numbers rather than the non ABS pair.