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The short version
- An Avenger wheel bearing on the 2008 cars splits four ways at the rear, which is the most divided single model year on this site.
- All wheel drive is handed, 512430 left and 512431 right. Front wheel drive is not.
- Front wheel drive then splits again on ABS, 512332 with and 512331 without.
- From 2009 the all wheel drive option disappears and it simplifies to the ABS question alone.
One model year, one axle, four different answers. Nothing else covered here manages that.
The four way split
All wheel drive cars take 512430 on the left and 512431 on the right, so they are handed.
Front wheel drive cars take 512332 with four wheel ABS and 512331 without, and they are not handed.
So the drivetrain decides whether the side even matters, and then ABS decides the rest.
Avenger wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 to 2014 | Front | 513263 check price |
| 2011 to 2014 | Rear | 512332 check price |
| 2009 to 2010 | Rear, with four wheel ABS | 512332 check price |
| 2009 to 2010 | Rear, without ABS | 512331 check price |
| 2008 | Rear, all wheel drive left | 512430 check price |
| 2008 | Rear, all wheel drive right | 512431 check price |
| 2008 | Rear, front wheel drive with ABS | 512332 check price |
| 2008 | Rear, front wheel drive without ABS | 512331 check price |
Every model year this chart resolves: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.
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Cross referencing is on the cross reference page.
The part it shares
The same number is cited for the Chrysler 200, the Jeep Patriot and the Jeep Compass in front wheel drive form.
They were built by one company on related underpinnings, so the sharing is not a coincidence.
That widens the listings considerably. Those pages are the Chrysler 200 page and the Patriot page.
Why a handed pair catches people
A pair looks like a pair on an invoice, so two of the same number is the natural thing to order.
On an all wheel drive car from this year, one of them will not fit. Order one of each.
The Journey and the 4Runner have the same arrangement at the rear.
A fleet car in retirement
Large numbers of these went to rental fleets, and rental duty is harder on hubs than the odometer reading suggests.
Constant cold starts, curbs taken at speed and a car that is rarely driven gently all add up. Judge the car rather than the mileage.
That is on the longevity page, and the make overview is on the Dodge page.
Diagnosing an Avenger wheel bearing
- Establish the drivetrain on a 2008 before anything else.
- Note the side if it is all wheel drive, since those are handed.
- Check for ABS on a front wheel drive car.
- Weave at road speed and note which side loads the noise.
- Rule out the tires before buying a hub.
Those are on the checking page and the tire noise page.
Common questions
How do I pick the right Avenger wheel bearing?
On a 2008, check drivetrain, then side if it is all wheel drive, then ABS if it is not.
Are the rear parts handed?
On all wheel drive 2008 cars yes, 512430 left and 512431 right. Front wheel drive cars are not.
What about a 2012?
512332 covers the rear by then. The question simplifies considerably.
Can I buy a Chrysler 200 part?
512332 is cited for both. Check the number rather than the badge.
Does former rental use matter?
Considerably. That duty is harder on hubs than private mileage.
Do I need a press?
No. These use bolt on hub units.
Should I replace both sides?
Only what is worn.