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The short version
- A 1996 F250 wheel bearing question always starts with the axle under the truck. 2WD trucks run one setup all the way to 1996.
- 1997 is the odd year here. 2WD splits into 8 stud heavy duty and 7 stud light duty trucks. 4×4 trucks with the 8.8 ring gear already carry hub assemblies, 515022 or 515030 by ABS type.
- The 4×4 Spicer 44 axle changed seals in 1995, from 4250 to 710430. The inner bearing itself did not change.
- Both rear axle options here are axle bearing work, not a hub swap. Full floating and semi floating rears use different bearings.
Eight model years of Ford F250 trucks come down to which axle is bolted under them, not the year on the title. This page covers 1990 through 1997, before the Super Duty took its own numbering. Front axle type and duty rating decide the part here.
Ford F250 wheel bearing numbers by axle
4×4 trucks split by front axle instead. Spicer 44 and Spicer 50.5 axles each carry their own seal and cone.
1997 adds two more paths: a 7 stud light duty 2WD hub, and a hub assembly on 4×4 trucks with the 8.8 ring gear.
Ford F250 wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Front, 4×4, 8.8 inch ring gear, rear wheel ABS | 515022 check price |
| 1997 | Front, 4×4, 8.8 inch ring gear, 4 wheel ABS | 515030 check price |
| 1997 | Front, 2WD, 8 stud heavy duty, seal 4160, outer race 15101-15245 | LM102949-LM102910 check price |
| 1997 | Front, 2WD, 7 stud light duty, seal 4148, cones by axle | Match old part |
| 1990 to 1996 | Front, 2WD, all trucks, seal 4160, outer race 15101-15245 | LM102949-LM102910 check price |
| 1995 to 1997 | Front, 4×4, Spicer 44 IFS heavy duty, seal 710430 | LM104949-JLM104910 check price |
| 1990 to 1994 | Front, 4×4, Spicer 44 IFS heavy duty, seal 4250, outer by axle | LM104949-JLM104910 check price |
| 1990 to 1997 | Front, 4×4, Spicer 50.5 IFS, seal 415960 | 387A-382A check price |
| 1990 to 1997 | Rear, 10.25 inch ring gear, full floating, seal 370047A, axle bearing | 3994-3920 check price |
| 1990 to 1997 | Rear, 10.25 inch ring gear, semi floating, seal 710067, axle bearing | R-1561-TV check price |
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This page covers the 1990-1997 Ford F250: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997. Other years live on the main Ford F250 wheel bearing page.
Everything on this truck is decided by the axle underneath it, not the model year. The 1997 light duty 7 stud truck is the odd one out.
Both rear options are axle bearing work rather than a hub swap.
Year by year
1990 through 1994 covers 2WD trucks with one setup and 4×4 trucks split by axle. Spicer 44 heavy duty trucks use seal 4250, Spicer 50.5 trucks use seal 415960.
1995 through 1996 keeps 2WD unchanged. A 1996 F250 wheel bearing stays on the same setup as 1990, while the 4×4 Spicer 44 seal changes to 710430.
1997 splits three ways. 2WD trucks divide into 8 stud heavy duty and 7 stud light duty trucks. 4×4 trucks with the 8.8 ring gear carry hub assemblies, 515022 or 515030 by ABS type.
Axle choice drives everything here
This F250 predates the Super Duty naming Ford adopted for the 1999-2004 F250. Nothing on this page carries forward to that later truck.
The 1996 F250 wheel bearing story here is entirely about axle choice, not model year. A Spicer 44, a Spicer 50.5, and a straight 2WD axle each want a different part.
Diagnosing a Ford F250 wheel bearing
- Listen for direction. A hum that grows with speed and shifts pitch in a turn points to the bearing, not the tire. See wheel bearing noise in a turn for the pattern.
- Rule out the tires first. Uneven wear can sound similar to a bad bearing. Compare against tire noise or wheel bearing symptoms.
- Check for play. Jack up the wheel and rock it at twelve and six. See how to check a wheel bearing for the full steps.
- Know the serviceable sets. Most of this truck uses tapered cone and cup pairs, not sealed cartridges. See repacking a wheel bearing before ordering new cones.
- Confirm the axle before ordering. Spicer 44, Spicer 50.5, and straight 2WD axles all take different parts. Match the axle tag, not the model year.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 1996 Ford F250 use?
A 1996 F250 wheel bearing is the 2WD serviceable set, LM102949-LM102910 inner cone and cup with seal 4160. A 4×4 truck the same year uses a different part based on its front axle.
What wheel bearing does a 1997 Ford F250 use?
1997 splits three ways. 2WD trucks use LM102949-LM102910 on 8 stud heavy duty models, or match the old part on 7 stud light duty models. 4×4 trucks with the 8.8 ring gear use 515022 or 515030 depending on ABS type.
Which axle decides the 4×4 front bearing on this truck?
Spicer 44 axles use seal 4250 through 1994, then seal 710430 from 1995 on, with the same inner bearing both times. Spicer 50.5 axles use a separate seal, 415960, across the whole span.
Is the rear bearing on this F250 a hub assembly?
No, both rear options are axle bearing work. Full floating 10.25 inch axles use seal 370047A, semi floating versions use seal 710067 with bearing R-1561-TV.
Does the 1996 F250 wheel bearing setup change for heavy duty trucks?
Not on the 2WD side. The same LM102949-LM102910 set covers light and heavy 2WD trucks through 1996. The heavy duty split only arrives in 1997 with the 7 stud and 8 stud divide.