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The short version
- A Dakota wheel bearing splits primarily on whether the antilock brakes work two wheels or four, not on whether ABS exists at all.
- 513228 is cited for two wheel ABS and 513229 for four wheel ABS at the front, 2005 to 2011.
- Earlier trucks, 1997 to 2004, add a second split by drivetrain on top of the ABS question. Three catalogs carry parallel numbers for it.
- The rear is a solid axle. It takes an axle bearing and seal in the housing, not a hub assembly.
Coverage of a Dakota wheel bearing on this page runs from 1997 through 2008. That span crosses two front generations and one continuous rear design.
Most vehicles on this site either have antilock brakes or they do not. Trucks from this period had a third option, and it changes the front hub.
Dodge offered both systems side by side on the same model year. Reading the option sheet or the sensor wiring is the only reliable way to tell them apart.
Two wheel or four wheel ABS
On 2005 to 2010 trucks, 513228 is cited for two wheel ABS and 513229 for four wheel ABS at the front.
A truck with two wheel ABS has no speed sensor in the front hub, because the system only works the rear.
That is why the parts differ. The four wheel system needs an encoder ring in the front bearing, and the two wheel system does not.
Earlier trucks, 1997 to 2004, ask the same ABS question. They add the drivetrain on top of it.
Handed at the front, in one trim only
A 1997 to 2004 truck with 4WD and four wheel ABS uses a handed front bearing. Left and right carry different numbers, in BCA, National and Timken alike.
Every other 1997 to 2004 front trim uses one number for both sides. So does every 2005 to 2011 front trim.
Confirm the trim before assuming a pair means two of the same part. Fitting the wrong side leaves a connector with nowhere to go, or none at all on a two wheel ABS truck.
A shop replacing one side on this trim should check the other before closing the job. The two numbers are not interchangeable across the axle.
Dakota wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Front | 513229 check price |
| 2005 to 2010 | Front, four wheel ABS | 513229 check price |
| 2005 to 2010 | Front, two wheel ABS | 513228 check price |
| 1997 to 2004 | Front, 2WD, 4-wheel ABS, BCA numbering | WE61030 check price |
| 1997 to 2004 | Front, 2WD, 2-wheel ABS, BCA numbering | WE61031 check price |
| 1997 to 2004 | Front, 4WD, 2-wheel ABS, BCA numbering | WE61065 check price |
| 1997 to 2004 | Front, 4WD, 4-wheel ABS, left, BCA numbering | WE61137 check price |
| 1997 to 2004 | Front, 4WD, 4-wheel ABS, right, BCA numbering | WE61007 check price |
| 1997 to 2004 | Front, 2WD, 4-wheel ABS, parallel National numbering | 515033 check price |
| 1997 to 2004 | Front, 2WD, rear wheel ABS, parallel National numbering | 515032 check price |
| 1997 to 2004 | Front, 4WD, rear wheel ABS, parallel National numbering | 515007 check price |
| 1997 to 2004 | Front, 4WD, 4-wheel ABS, left, parallel National numbering | 515008 check price |
| 1997 to 2004 | Front, 4WD, 4-wheel ABS, right, parallel National numbering | 515009 check price |
| 1997 to 2004 | Front, 2WD, 4-wheel ABS, parallel Timken numbering | HA599406 check price |
| 1997 to 2004 | Front, 2WD, rear wheel ABS, parallel Timken numbering | HA599528 check price |
| 1997 to 2004 | Front, 2WD, optional tapered unit bearing set, parallel Timken numbering | SET815 check price |
| 1997 to 2004 | Front, 4WD, rear wheel ABS, parallel Timken numbering | HA599361 check price |
| 1997 to 2004 | Front, 4WD, 4-wheel ABS, right, parallel Timken numbering | SP450100 check price |
| 1997 to 2004 | Front, 4WD, 4-wheel ABS, left, parallel Timken numbering | SP450101 check price |
| 1997 to 2004 | Front, 4WD, 4-wheel ABS, right sensor kit, parallel Timken numbering | SK450100 check price |
| 1997 to 2004 | Front, 4WD, 4-wheel ABS, left sensor kit, parallel Timken numbering | SK450101 check price |
| 2005 to 2010 | Rear axle bearing, BCA numbering | WE60812 check price |
| 2000 to 2004 | Rear axle bearing, BCA numbering | NBRP6408 check price |
| 1995 to 2010 | Rear axle seal, BCA numbering | NS8835S check price |
| 1995 to 1999 | Rear axle bearing, BCA numbering | WE60812 check price |
| 1990 to 2008 | Rear axle seal, parallel catalog numbering | 8835S check price |
| 1990 to 2008 | Rear axle bearing, parallel catalog numbering | 6408 check price |
| 1990 to 2008 | Rear axle bearing and seal kit, parallel catalog numbering | TRP1559TV check price |
Every model year this chart resolves: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008.
One catalog shows the rear axle bearing as WE60812 for 1995 to 1999, then a different number, NBRP6408, for exactly 2000 to 2004, then back to WE60812 for 2005 to 2010.
Two other catalogs show one continuous seal and bearing pair across the same years with no such break. Match whichever number the old part carries rather than assuming the axle changed twice.
The rear is a solid axle, not a hub
A Dakota rear axle is solid. The bearing and seal live inside the axle housing rather than in a bolt on hub.
The difference matters when you search, because a hub assembly listing will not fit this position.
The distinction is covered in full on the axle bearing versus wheel bearing page.
A leaking rear seal on this truck often gets misread as a bearing noise complaint. Check for gear oil on the inside of the wheel before ordering a bearing.
How to tell which system you have
A four wheel system runs a wire to each front hub. A two wheel system leaves the front hubs bare.
The dash light behaves the same either way, so it does not distinguish them.
Fitting the wrong one either lights the dash or leaves a connector with nowhere to go. The encoder ring also has to face the right way, which is on the orientation page.
A mid size truck that gets worked
These were bought as working trucks, and most of them earned their keep. That means load and towing rather than commuting.
A conventional hitch behind the rear axle levers load forward onto the front hubs. That is where these wear, and it is a known path to early failure.
A weight distributing hitch spreads that load back out across both axles. It is worth asking about on a truck that tows regularly.
Diagnosing a Dakota wheel bearing
- Look for a sensor wire at the front hub before ordering.
- Weave at road speed and note which side loads the noise.
- Rock the wheel at twelve and six, expecting a stiff feel.
- Ask what it tows and how the weight sits.
- Compare hub heat across the front axle after a drive.
Those are on the checking page and the tire noise page.
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Common questions
How do I choose a Dakota wheel bearing?
Check whether the ABS is a two wheel or four wheel system. Then check the drivetrain on a 1997 to 2004 truck.
What is two wheel ABS?
A system that works the rear axle only, common on trucks of this era.
Is the front ever handed?
Only on a 1997 to 2004 truck with 4WD and four wheel ABS. Every other trim uses one number for both sides.
Why does the rear use an axle bearing instead of a hub?
The rear axle is solid. The bearing and seal sit in the housing rather than in a bolt on hub assembly.
Do I need a press?
No at the front. These use bolt on hub units throughout.