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The short version
- A LaCrosse wheel bearing is easy to order once you know the car was also sold as the Buick Allure.
- Canada got the Allure name until 2010, and parts catalogs still list both, sometimes on the same page.
- 513288 is cited for the 2010 to 2016 front and 513398 for 2017.
- Those numbers are shared with the Chevrolet Impala and the Buick Regal, which widens the listings considerably.
Two names for one car is a small thing until you are searching for a part. Then it doubles the listings you might be missing.
The two names
Buick used the Allure name in Canada through 2010 because the LaCrosse name carried unfortunate slang there.
Catalog entries under Allure cite 513179 at the front and 512357 or 513288 at the rear for the overlapping years.
If a search comes back thin, run it again under the other name.
LaCrosse wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Front | 513398 check price |
| 2010 to 2016 | Front | 513288 check price |
| 2006 to 2010 | Front, Allure listings | 513179 check price |
| 2010 | Rear | 513288 check price |
| 2005 to 2009 | Rear | 512357 check price |
Every model year this chart resolves: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.
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Cross referencing is on the cross reference page.
Buick sits in the middle of the parts bin
513288 is cited for the Chevrolet Impala and Equinox and the Buick Regal as well as this car.
513179 turns up under the Impala, the Monte Carlo and the Cadillac DTS.
Buick was positioned between Chevrolet and Cadillac, and the hardware reflects that literally. A part listed for an Impala is very often the same unit.
The Impala page is here, and the make overview is on the Buick page.
Who owns these and why it matters
These sell to buyers who keep a car a long time and drive it gently, which is genuinely good for hub life.
The flip side is low annual mileage, and a car that sits still develops its own problems. Standing for months lets moisture settle in one spot on a race.
That is on the sitting page.
Doing the job
Bolt on hubs at both ends, so no press is needed and the labor stays modest.
Torque the axle nut to spec afterward, because that nut sets the preload on a fresh unit.
Those are on the torque specs page and the tools pillar.
Diagnosing a LaCrosse wheel bearing
- Search both names if listings look scarce.
- Coast in neutral at the noise speed.
- Weave at road speed and note the loaded direction.
- Rock the wheel at twelve and six.
- Ask how long it sat, since standing causes its own damage.
Those are on the checking page and the tire noise page.
Common questions
Which LaCrosse wheel bearing do I need?
513288 is cited for the 2010 to 2016 front and 513398 for 2017. Confirm against your own part.
What is a Buick Allure?
The Canadian name for this car through 2010. Same vehicle, same parts.
Can I use an Impala part?
513288 and 513179 are both cited across Chevrolet and Buick applications. Check the number.
Do I need a press?
No. These use bolt on hub units.
Does a car that sits get bearing damage?
It can. Standing for long periods lets moisture settle on one part of a race.
Which end fails first?
The front, since it carries the engine, steering and driving torque.
Should I do both sides?
Only what is worn.