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The short version
- A Liberty wheel bearing on the 2006 and 2007 front is side specific. That is unusual for a front hub, and 513176 is cited for the left, 513177 for the right.
- 2002 to 2005 fronts split by ABS instead. 2008 to 2012 fronts drop both splits for one number, 513270.
- The rear is a solid axle, not a hub. It takes an axle bearing and seal in the housing, covered separately below.
- 2002 alone carries two different rear axle families. They are not interchangeable and must not be confused.
Handed parts usually turn up at the rear. Finding them at the front is rarer still. On a 2006 or 2007 Liberty, most people never think to check.
Left and right differ at the front
513176 is cited for the left front and 513177 for the right front on those two years.
Every other year in the range uses one number for both sides. Where it splits at all, it splits by ABS instead of by side.
If you are buying a pair for a 2006 or 2007, order one of each. Getting that wrong is an easy way to pay twice. Check the number against the quote page before you commit.
Liberty wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 to 2012 | Rear axle seal only, parallel listing | NS710498 check price |
| 2009 | Rear axle seal, National listing | 710498 check price |
| 2009 | Rear axle bearing, National listing | 6410 check price |
| 2008 to 2012 | Front, both sides | 513270 check price |
| 2008 to 2012 | Front, parallel listing | WE61125 check price |
| 2008 to 2012 | Rear, solid axle | WE61456 check price |
| 2008 to 2009 | Rear axle seal, Timken listing | SL260004 check price |
| 2008 to 2009 | Rear axle bearing, Timken listing | 6410 check price |
| 2006 to 2007 | Front, left | 513176 check price |
| 2006 to 2007 | Front, right | 513177 check price |
| 2006 to 2007 | Front, parallel listing, unhanded | WE61324 check price |
| 2003 to 2008 | Rear axle seal, Chrysler 8.25 inch axle, National listing | 8835S check price |
| 2003 to 2008 | Rear axle bearing, Chrysler 8.25 inch axle, National listing | 6408 check price |
| 2002 to 2007 | Rear axle seal, Chrysler 8.25 inch axle, Timken listing | SL260010 check price |
| 2002 to 2007 | Rear axle bearing, Chrysler 8.25 inch axle, Timken listing | 6408 check price |
| 2002 to 2007 | Rear axle bearing and seal kit, Chrysler 8.25 inch axle, Timken listing | TRP1559TV check price |
| 2002 to 2005 | Front, 4 wheel ABS | WE61324 check price |
| 2002 to 2005 | Front, non ABS | WE60798 check price |
| 2002 to 2005 | Front, ABS, left, parallel listing | 513176 check price |
| 2002 to 2005 | Front, ABS, right, parallel listing | 513177 check price |
| 2002 to 2005 | Front, non ABS, parallel listing | 513178 check price |
| 2002 to 2005 | Front, ABS, left, Timken listing | HA599455L check price |
| 2002 to 2005 | Front, ABS, right, Timken listing | HA599455R check price |
| 2002 to 2005 | Front, non ABS, Timken listing | HA599467 check price |
| 2002 | Rear axle bearing and race set, Dana Spicer 35 axle | NBA49 check price |
| 2002 | Rear axle seal, Dana Spicer 35 axle | NS2146 check price |
| 2002 | Rear axle seal, Dana Spicer 35 axle, parallel listing | NS8835S check price |
| 2002 | Rear axle seal, Dana Spicer 35 axle, Timken listing | 2146 check price |
| 2002 | Rear axle bearing, Dana Spicer 35 axle, Timken listing | NP182140-904A1 check price |
Lookups run through the cross reference page.
Every model year this chart resolves: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012.
A Dana Spicer 35 axle and a Chrysler 8.25 inch ring gear axle were both documented for 2002. They are different housings with different bearings and seals.
Match the axle in front of you, not just the model year. The two families are never interchangeable, whatever a listing that groups 2002 through 2007 together might suggest.
The rear is a solid axle, not a hub
The Liberty rear never got a hub assembly in the catalogs checked. What ships instead is an axle bearing and a seal, serviced inside the axle housing.
Calling it a hub, or ordering a hub part for it, is the wrong job entirely.
The distinction between the two designs is on the axle bearing versus wheel bearing page.
Ordering parts for this end starts with the axle family, not the wear symptom. A rear noise on a Liberty is an axle question before it is a bearing question.
A heavy vehicle on a small footprint
This is a body on frame design carrying real weight on a short wheelbase and a narrow track.
That concentrates load on fewer bearings than a larger truck spreads it across.
It shows up as front hubs that wear faster than owners expect for the mileage. Front and rear wear differently here too, which is on the front versus rear page.
What off road use adds
These get used as intended more often than most. Water is what kills a sealed bearing or a sealed axle alike.
A fording depth the vehicle handles easily is still deeper than most seals were designed for. Deep water followed by a long cool down draws moisture past the seal.
Lift kits and larger tires
Both are common here and both change what the hub and the axle carry. A taller tire is a longer lever, and more offset moves load further out.
Neither is a reason to avoid the modification. Both are a reason to check the front hubs and the rear axle more often afterward.
A shop doing the lift is a convenient time to inspect both ends, since the front end is already apart for the work.
Diagnosing a Liberty wheel bearing
- Note the side before ordering a front hub for a 2006 or 2007.
- Confirm the axle family before ordering a rear seal or bearing on a 2002.
- Ask about deep water, since it explains sudden failures at either end.
- Rock the wheel at twelve and six.
- Compare hub or axle heat across the axle in question after a drive.
Those checks are on the checking page and the tire noise page.
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Common questions
Is the Liberty wheel bearing side specific?
At the front on 2006 and 2007 only. 513176 is the left and 513177 the right.
What if I ordered two of the same?
One will not fit. Order one of each for those two years.
What about a 2010?
513270 covers both front sides from 2008 onward. The rear is an axle bearing and seal, not a hub.
Does fording water hurt the rear axle too?
Yes. Axle seals are designed for splash, not submersion followed by cooling, the same as a hub seal.
Do I need a press?
No at the front. These are bolt on hub units. The rear is an axle bearing serviced in the housing, which is a different job entirely.