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The short version
- A Grand Caravan wheel bearing on the 2008 to 2011 vans is cited as 515136 and marked an improved design.
- That wording means the part the van left the factory with had a known weakness and was replaced.
- Ordering by the original number can bring you the superseded version rather than the better one.
- The older vans also split on ABS fitment, 512169 with and 512170 without.
Most ordering traps on this site are about matching a part to a car. This one is about matching a part to a date, because the correct answer changed after these vans were built.
The improved design note
515136 covers the 2008 to 2011 front and carries an improved design marker in the catalog.
A supersession like that is the manufacturer conceding the first version did not last.
It is a reason to buy from a supplier who keeps their catalog current rather than one clearing old stock.
Cross referencing and supersessions are on the cross reference page.
Grand Caravan wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 to 2018 | Front | 515150 check price |
| 2008 to 2011 | Front, improved design | 515136 check price |
| 2001 to 2007 | Front | 513123 check price |
| 2012 to 2019 | Rear | 512493 check price |
| 2008 to 2011 | Rear | 512360 check price |
| 2001 to 2007 | Rear, four wheel ABS | 512169 check price |
| 2006 to 2007 | Rear, without ABS | 512170 check price |
Every model year this chart resolves: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
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The ABS question on the older vans
512169 is cited for vans with four wheel ABS and 512170 for vans without it.
Trim level does not settle this, because ABS moved between standard and optional across the range.
What these vans actually carry
Seven seats, a folding floor and a family means the load varies enormously from one trip to the next.
A great many of these also spent years as rentals or shuttles. That history is harder on hubs than the odometer reading suggests.
Judge the van rather than the mileage. That is on the vehicle weight page and the longevity page.
Front hubs do the work here
This is a front wheel drive van, so the front hubs carry the engine, the steering loads and the driving torque together.
That is why the front is where these fail and why the front is the part that got improved.
The make overview is on the Dodge page.
Diagnosing a Grand Caravan wheel bearing
- Note the year and the ABS fitment before ordering an older van’s part.
- Ask whether a hub has been fitted before, since a superseded part may already be on there.
- Weave at road speed and note which side loads the noise.
- Rock the wheel at twelve and six.
- Compare hub heat across the front axle after a drive.
Those are on the checking page and the tire noise page.
Common questions
Which Grand Caravan wheel bearing fits a 2010?
515136 is the commonly cited front number, and it carries an improved design marker.
What does improved design mean?
The original part had a weakness and was replaced by a better one under the same application.
How do I avoid getting the old version?
Buy from a supplier with a current catalog, and check the number on what arrives.
Does ABS matter?
On the 2001 to 2007 vans yes, 512169 with and 512170 without.
Which end fails first?
The front. It carries the engine, the steering and the driving torque.
Do I need a press?
No. These use bolt on hub units.
Does former rental use matter?
Considerably. That duty is harder on hubs than private mileage.