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The short version
- The Challenger wheel bearing chart for 2008 to 2009 uses front hub HA590030 and rear hub HA590142.
- Both numbers are shared with the 2005 to 2009 Charger and Magnum, since all three ride on the LX platform.
- HA590142 also shows up as the AWD front listing on the Charger and Magnum, so the same number covers different corners depending on the car.
- 2010 and later Challengers carry their own listings. Match by VIN.
Dodge revived the Challenger name on a chassis it already built two other cars from. The 2008 and 2009 catalog rows share both hubs with the Charger and Magnum. That shared parts bin keeps Challenger wheel bearing costs closer to a sedan than a muscle car.
The two numbers behind the 2008-2009 Challenger
The same number covers the 2005 to 2009 Charger and Magnum, since all three share the LX platform.
HA590142 is the rear hub on the Challenger for those same years. It bolts on directly, with no press required.
Challenger wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-2009 | Front, all trims | HA590030 check price |
| 2008-2009 | Rear, all trims | HA590142 check price |
Every model year this chart resolves: 2008 and 2009.
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On the rear-drive Challenger, HA590142 is the rear hub. On the Charger and Magnum, that same number is the AWD front listing.
Confirm drivetrain and position before ordering, since the part number alone does not say which corner it belongs on.
2010 and later Challengers carry their own listings. Match by VIN rather than assuming these numbers carry forward.
A muscle coupe with sedan bones
The Challenger shares its platform with the four-door Charger and the now-discontinued Magnum wagon. That relationship carries straight into the parts counter. A 2008 or 2009 Challenger wheel bearing order pulls from the exact same bin as those other two cars.
Rear bearings take the abuse
Drag launches and burnouts load the rear axle hard, especially on V8 Challengers. That kind of abuse wears a rear hub faster than ordinary commuting ever would. Owners chasing a worn axle or wheel bearing on the rear should not be surprised if it fails before the front does.
Diagnosing a Challenger wheel bearing
- Confirm the model year before ordering. The HA590030 and HA590142 numbers only apply to 2008 and 2009 Challengers.
- Check the rear first on cars driven hard. Repeated launches put extra load on the rear hub over time.
- Listen for a growl that changes with speed. A failing bearing gets louder as the car speeds up, not quieter.
- Rock the wheel to check for play. Jack up the corner and move the tire top to bottom, not side to side.
- Verify with a proper inspection before buying a Challenger wheel bearing. A full check confirms which corner is actually at fault.
Common questions
What is the Challenger wheel bearing part number for the front?
HA590030 covers the front on 2008 and 2009 Challengers. The same number fits the Charger and Magnum from 2005 to 2009.
Does the Challenger rear wheel bearing match the Charger?
Partly. HA590142 is the Challenger rear hub, and it also appears as the Charger and Magnum AWD front listing. Confirm the corner and drivetrain before ordering.
What Challenger wheel bearing fits a 2012 model?
2010 and later Challengers use their own listings, separate from the 2008-2009 numbers. Match the correct part by VIN.
Is the Challenger wheel bearing a bolt-on part?
Yes. Both the front and rear hubs bolt on directly. Neither position needs a press.
Why does the Challenger rear wheel bearing wear out faster?
Hard launches and repeated wheel spin load the rear axle more than normal driving. That extra stress shortens the life of the rear hub on cars driven aggressively.