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The short version
- The 1999 RAV4 front wheel bearing is a press in ball: 514002 in the National line, or 514002B in the Timken line.
- That front bearing pairs with inner seal 4899 and outer seal 225220, 1996 through 2000.
- An intermediate kit seal is a genuine catalog conflict. Some catalogs pair 5686 with ABS, others pair 5694 with it.
- Rear hubs split two ways: National by drivetrain, Timken by ABS. Match the old hub before ordering.
Toyota RAV4 models from 1996 through 2000 press a ball bearing into the front knuckle, not a bolt on hub. The rear tells a messier story. Two catalogs split the rear hub by different criteria.
The core numbers for this generation
The 1999 RAV4 front wheel bearing is one bearing sold under two brand suffixes, 514002 or 514002B. Match the number the old part carries when replacing it.
The rear hub depends on which catalog is being used. National splits it by drivetrain, and Timken splits it by ABS instead. Neither split touches the 1999 RAV4 front wheel bearing number itself.
Toyota RAV4 wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 to 2000 | Rear hub, with ABS, row also runs through 2005 | HA594504 check price |
| 1997 to 2000 | Rear hub, without ABS, row also runs through 2005 | HA594241 check price |
| 1996 to 2000 | Rear hub, all wheel drive | 512038 check price |
| 1996 to 2000 | Rear hub, 2WD, without ABS | 512213 check price |
| 1996 to 2000 | Front, press in ball, one bearing under two brand suffixes: inner seal 4899, outer seal 225220 | 514002 check price |
| 1996 to 2000 | Front, intermediate kit seal, with ABS, one Timken chapter reverses this pair | 5694 check price |
| 1996 to 2000 | Front, intermediate kit seal, without ABS, one Timken chapter reverses this pair | 5686 check price |
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This page covers the 1996-2000 Toyota RAV4: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000. Other years live on the main Toyota RAV4 wheel bearing page.
The intermediate kit seal is a real conflict between catalogs, not a typo. One catalog pairs 5686 with ABS cars, and the other pairs 5694 with ABS cars instead.
Match the seal that came off the truck rather than picking a side. Do the same with the front bearing suffix, 514002 versus 514002B.
Year by year
The 1999 RAV4 front wheel bearing story holds for every year here: 514002 or 514002B, with seals 4899 and 225220, 1996 through 2000. The rear hub splits by drivetrain in the National line the whole time: 512213 for 2WD, 512038 for AWD. Timken adds its own ABS based numbers starting in 1997 and 1998, and those rows run past this page.
Where this generation sits in the RAV4 line
The 2001-2005 RAV4 keeps a press in front bearing but drops the intermediate seal conflict seen here. All wheel drive versions load the rear more than a front drive car does. That pattern is covered at drive type and wheel bearing wear.
Diagnosing a Toyota RAV4 wheel bearing
- Identify drivetrain and ABS first. The rear hub number depends on both, and the two catalogs split them differently.
- Listen for a front hum. A worn press in ball bearing tends to drone at speed and shift pitch in a turn. See wheel bearing noise in a turn.
- Rock the wheel at 12 and 6. Play at either end points to the bearing rather than a suspension bushing.
- Match the old seal exactly. The intermediate kit seal conflict means guessing by ABS status alone can get the wrong part.
- Confirm before ordering the rear hub. Check whether the truck is 2WD or AWD and whether it has ABS before matching a number.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 1999 RAV4 use up front?
The 1999 RAV4 front wheel bearing is 514002 in the National line, or 514002B in the Timken line. It is the same bearing under two suffixes. Inner seal 4899 and outer seal 225220 go with it.
What wheel bearing does a 1997 RAV4 use at the rear?
It depends on drivetrain and ABS. National lists 512213 for 2WD without ABS, or 512038 for AWD. Timken instead lists HA594241 for cars without ABS starting that year.
Why do two numbers exist for the RAV4 front bearing?
514002 and 514002B are the same bearing carried under two brand suffixes. Match the number the old part carries rather than treating them as different parts.
Which intermediate seal goes with an ABS equipped RAV4?
The catalogs disagree. One pairs 5686 with ABS cars, and the other pairs 5694 with them instead. Match whatever seal came off the truck.
Is the RAV4 rear bearing the same on 2WD and AWD models?
No. National lists 512213 for 2WD without ABS and 512038 for AWD, two different numbers for two different drivetrains.