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The short version
- The XJ wheel bearing story up front is 513084 from 1990 to 1998, then 513158 from 2000, with 1999 split between them.
- The 1999 split is identified by the brake rotor: composite rotor means 513084, full cast rotor means 513158.
- The rear is a solid axle, Dana 35 or 8.25, with pressed shaft bearings.
- The same front hubs serve the Wrangler and Comanche of matching years.
Jeep’s boxy legend has one genuinely sneaky year. For 1999 the XJ built both front hub designs, and the catalogs tell you to identify yours by looking at the brake rotor of all things.
The 1999 rotor check
A 1999 XJ wheel bearing up front is 513084 if the rotor is the early composite type, 513158 if it is the later full cast disc.
Either side of 1999 is clean: 513084 back through 1990, 513158 through 2001.
XJ wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 to 2001 | Front hub | 513158 check price |
| 1999 | Front, full cast rotor | 513158 check price |
| 1999 | Front, composite rotor | 513084 check price |
| 1990 to 1998 | Front hub | 513084 check price |
| 1984 to 1989 | Front, serviceable era | see listings |
| 1990 to 2001 | Rear, solid axle shaft bearings | by axle, Dana 35 or 8.25 |
Every model year this chart resolves: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001. On this chart a 1984 through 1989 Jeep Cherokee XJ is not documented, so those cars go by the old part or the VIN.
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Lookups run through the cross reference page.
The rear is axle work
XJ rears carry bearings pressed on the shafts inside a Dana 35 or Chrysler 8.25 housing, and the two use different parts.
The axle tag or a count of the diff cover bolts identifies it before anything comes apart.
That discipline lives on the axle bearing page.
One hub family across old Jeep
The 513084 and 513158 fronts also serve the Wrangler and the Comanche pickup, which keeps four decades of Jeeps fed from two numbers. The Wrangler’s telling is on the Wrangler page, and the make overview on the Jeep page.
Trail miles change the math
Lifted, mudded XJs eat front hubs from water and shock loads, and owners treat them as consumables. On a trail rig, buy the known brands; the reputation difference is real at this duty level.
Brand tiers are covered on the price tiers page.
Diagnosing an XJ wheel bearing
- On a 1999, check the rotor type before ordering.
- Identify the rear axle before any rear work.
- Weave at speed and place the hum.
- Rock the wheel at twelve and six; trail rigs hide play in worn ball joints too.
- Ask about water crossings on any used example.
The routine is on the checking page.
Common questions
Which XJ wheel bearing fits my front?
513084 through 1998, 513158 from 2000, and 1999 goes by rotor type.
Why does a brake rotor decide a bearing?
The hub changed together with the brake design mid-1999. The rotor is just the visible half of the change.
Do Wrangler parts fit?
The fronts, year for year. The rears differ by axle, not badge.
What about the rear?
Solid axle shaft bearings, Dana 35 or 8.25 specific. Identify the axle first.
Do I need a press?
Not for the front hubs. The rear axle bearings, yes, or a shop.
Is the 2014 onward Cherokee related?
Not remotely. That crossover has its own page and shares nothing with the XJ.