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The short version
- The 1999 Jeep Cherokee wheel bearing story splits by the rotor design that year, not by trim or build date.
- 1996 to 1998 front hubs use 513084 on both 2WD and 4×4 trucks.
- 2000 and 2001 front hubs use 513158, with a parallel Timken listing HA597449.
- Rear numbers depend on the axle tag, either the Dana 35 or the Chrysler 8.25 inch ring gear.
The 1996-2001 Jeep Cherokee runs two different front hubs across six model years, and the split sits in the middle of the range. 1999 is the year to slow down on. The rotor design decides the number that year, not the calendar.
Front hub numbers for this generation
Every 1996 to 1998 Cherokee, 2WD or 4×4, takes front hub 513084. That same number carries into early 1999 trucks built with the composite rotor.
Trucks built later in 1999 switch to a full cast rotor and take hub 513158 instead. That number then covers every 2000 and 2001 Cherokee.
Jeep Cherokee wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 to 2001 | Front hub, parallel Timken listing HA597449 | 513158 check price |
| 1999 | Front hub, full cast rotor, second design, parallel Timken listing HA597449 | 513158 check price |
| 1999 | Front hub, composite rotor, first design | 513084 check price |
| 1996 to 1998 | Front hub, 2WD and 4×4 | 513084 check price |
| 1996 to 2001 | Rear, Chrysler 8.25 inch ring gear, seal 8835S, kit TRP1559TV, axle bearing | 6408 check price |
| 1996 to 2001 | Rear, Dana/Spicer 35 axle, seal 8660S, axle bearing | 5707 check price |
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This page covers the 1996-2001 Jeep Cherokee: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001. Other years live on the main Jeep Cherokee wheel bearing page.
1999 splits by the rotor bolted to that specific truck, composite or full cast, not by build date or trim level. Check the rotor before ordering either hub.
National carries the 513158 number, and Timken carries a parallel listing, HA597449, for the same position. Match the number the old part carries rather than picking either at random.
Year by year
1996 through 1998 share one front hub, 513084, across both 2WD and 4×4 trucks. Nothing about drivetrain changes that number in these years.
The 1999 Jeep Cherokee wheel bearing splits by rotor design that year. Early composite rotor trucks stay on 513084, and later full cast rotor trucks move to 513158. 2000 and 2001 then settle on 513158 for every truck.
How the rear axle bearings work
The rear on this Cherokee is axle bearing territory rather than a wheel bearing job. Which number applies depends on which axle sits under the truck, the Dana 35 or the Chrysler 8.25 inch ring gear.
A Dana 35 rear takes seal 8660S with cylindrical bearing 5707. The Chrysler 8.25 inch axle takes seal 8835S with bearing 6408 and kit TRP1559TV.
Diagnosing a Jeep Cherokee wheel bearing
- Identify the axle first. A rear noise on this Cherokee is an axle bearing question, not a hub question, so confirm the axle tag before shopping parts.
- Listen for speed sensitive hum. A worn front hub hums louder with road speed. See wheel bearing noise on turns for how that pattern shifts.
- Watch for an ABS fault. The front hub carries the wheel speed sensor on later trucks. Read hub assembly and ABS sensor for that connection.
- Check the rotor design on a 1999 truck. A 1999 Jeep Cherokee wheel bearing order depends on whether the rotor is composite or full cast.
- Confirm play at the wheel. See how to check a wheel bearing for the full rock and listen procedure.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 1999 Jeep Cherokee use?
A 1999 Jeep Cherokee wheel bearing depends on the rotor. Trucks with the composite rotor use 513084, and trucks with the full cast rotor use 513158.
What wheel bearing does a 1997 Jeep Cherokee use?
A 1997 Jeep Cherokee uses front hub 513084 on both 2WD and 4×4 trucks. No rotor split applies that year.
Why does the 1999 Jeep Cherokee front hub have two numbers?
Jeep changed the rotor design partway through the 1999 model year. The 1999 Jeep Cherokee wheel bearing number follows the rotor, composite or full cast, not the build date.
Is the Jeep Cherokee rear bearing the same as the front hub?
No. The rear is an axle bearing tied to the axle tag, either the Dana 35 or the Chrysler 8.25 inch ring gear. The front is a bolt on hub, 513084 or 513158.
Does 513158 fit the same on every 2000 and 2001 Jeep Cherokee?
Yes. The catalogs list 513158 for every 2000 and 2001 truck, with a parallel Timken listing, HA597449, covering the same position.