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The short version
- A 300 wheel bearing on the 2012 cars splits on the performance brake package, which is not something a parts lookup asks about.
- 513224 is cited for cars with the performance brakes and 513325 for cars without, on the same engine in the same year.
- All wheel drive takes its own number throughout, 513225.
- So three things decide it: drivetrain, engine and what brakes were ticked on the order form.
A brake package changing a wheel bearing looks like a mistake in the catalog. It is not. Bigger brakes need a different knuckle and hub geometry to clear them.
The performance brake split
On 2012 rear wheel drive cars, 513224 is cited with the performance brake package and 513325 without it.
That holds across both the 3.6 liter and the 5.7 liter engines that year.
Look at the caliper. A performance package car carries visibly larger brakes than a base car of the same year.
Drivetrain and engine
All wheel drive is cited with 513225 across 2005 to 2019, separately from every rear wheel drive listing.
The 6.4 liter cars are cited with 513224 for 2012 to 2014, and the 5.7 liter with 513325 for 2013 to 2016.
300 wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 to 2019 | All wheel drive | 513225 check price |
| 2013 to 2016 | Rear wheel drive, 5.7 liter | 513325 check price |
| 2012 to 2014 | Rear wheel drive, 6.4 liter | 513224 check price |
| 2012 | Rear wheel drive, performance brakes | 513224 check price |
| 2012 | Rear wheel drive, standard brakes | 513325 check price |
| 2005 to 2011 | Rear wheel drive | 513224 check price |
| 2005 to 2010 | All wheel drive | 513225 check price |
Every model year this chart resolves: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
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Cross referencing is on the cross reference page.
Why big brakes change a hub
A larger rotor needs the caliper mounted further out, and that changes the knuckle it bolts to.
Change the knuckle and the hub that sits in it changes too, even though the bearing inside is doing the same job at the same load.
It is the same logic as the Mustang, where an adaptive damper package changes the front part.
A heavy car with a lot of power
These are large, heavy rear wheel drive cars, and the fast versions make serious power on wide tires.
Weight and cornering grip both load a hub, and cornering load does more damage than straight line power ever does.
Those are on the vehicle weight page and the failure page. The make overview is on the Chrysler page.
Diagnosing a 300 wheel bearing
- Establish the drivetrain, since all wheel drive has its own number.
- Look at the brakes on a 2012, because the package splits the part.
- Note the engine, which separates the later rear drive cars.
- Coast in neutral at the noise speed.
- Weave at road speed and note the loaded direction.
Those are on the checking page and the tire noise page.
Common questions
How do I pick the right 300 wheel bearing?
Drivetrain first, then engine, then whether it has the performance brake package.
Why would brakes change a wheel bearing?
Bigger rotors need a different knuckle, and a different knuckle takes a different hub.
How do I know if I have the package?
Look at the caliper and rotor. Performance package cars carry visibly larger brakes.
Is the Charger the same?
They are closely related. Confirm the number against your own part rather than assuming.
Do I need a press?
No. These use bolt on hub units.
Does the 6.4 liter differ?
It is cited with 513224 for 2012 to 2014, separately from the 5.7.
Should I replace both sides?
Only what is worn.