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The short version
- A Caliber wheel bearing at the rear splits on drivetrain and ABS together on the earliest cars.
- 512333 is cited for all wheel drive, 512332 for front wheel drive with ABS and 512331 without.
- From 2009 all wheel drive disappears and only the ABS question remains.
- Those same numbers cover the Jeep Patriot and Compass, because they are the same platform.
This car sits underneath two Jeeps. Once you know that, the parts market for it is far wider than the badge suggests.
Two questions on the early cars
512333 is cited for all wheel drive, 512332 for front wheel drive with four wheel ABS and 512331 for front wheel drive without.
Look underneath for a rear differential, then check for a sensor wire at the hub.
From 2009 the all wheel drive option went, and the pair becomes 512332 with ABS and 512331 without.
Caliber wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Front | 513263 check price |
| 2011 to 2012 | Rear | 512332 check price |
| 2009 to 2010 | Rear, with four wheel ABS | 512332 check price |
| 2009 to 2010 | Rear, without ABS | 512331 check price |
| 2007 to 2008 | Rear, all wheel drive | 512333 check price |
| 2007 to 2008 | Rear, front wheel drive with ABS | 512332 check price |
| 2007 to 2008 | Rear, front wheel drive without ABS | 512331 check price |
Every model year this chart resolves: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012.
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Cross referencing is on the cross reference page.
The two Jeeps underneath
The Jeep Patriot and the earlier Compass split on drivetrain with exactly these two numbers.
They share a platform with this car, so the sharing is not a coincidence.
A listing aimed at Jeep owners is very often the same hub. Those pages are the Patriot page and the Compass page.
A light car with a hard reputation
These are light, and light cars are gentle on bearings in ordinary use.
Most failures here trace back to an event rather than to mileage. A curb strike or a pothole does more on a small wheel with a short sidewall.
Ask what it hit before assuming wear. That is on the pothole page.
Cheap to fix
Bolt on hubs at both ends keep the labor modest, so this is among the cheaper jobs on the site.
The saving on the very cheapest parts comes out of the seal and the encoder ring, and a poor encoder lights the dash on the first drive.
Those are on the price tiers page and the ABS light page. The make overview is on the Dodge and Ram page.
Diagnosing a Caliber wheel bearing
- Look underneath for a rear differential on a 2007 or 2008.
- Check for a sensor wire at the hub to settle the ABS question.
- Search the Jeep listings too, since the numbers match.
- 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 choose a Caliber wheel bearing?
Check the drivetrain on an early car, then check ABS. Those two answers narrow it to one number.
Can I buy a Jeep Patriot part?
512332 and 512333 are cited for both. Check the number rather than the badge.
Did all of them have ABS?
No. It was optional on the early cars, which is why two numbers exist.
What about a 2011?
512332 covers the rear by then, and the question simplifies.
Do I need a press?
No. These use bolt on hub units.
Why did mine fail at low mileage?
Impact damage is the usual cause on a light car with short sidewalls.
Should I replace both sides?
Only what is worn.