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The short version
- Every ML350 wheel bearing lookup starts with the generation code. The W163 (1998-2005), the W164 (2007-2011), and the W166 (2012-2015) each use their own numbers.
- The W163 generation uses one ball bearing number, 510083, at the front (through 2006) and the rear (through 2005). It covers nearly the entire truck.
- The W164, the highest-volume ML generation, has no clean part number rows in the catalogs. Match the old part or confirm by VIN.
- The W166 splits front hubs by drivetrain: 513363 for 4MATIC trims including the ML350, and 513412 for the 4×2 ML350.
Mercedes-Benz built the ML-Class across three distinct generations before renaming it the GLE. Each one used a different wheel bearing design. The middle generation, the W164, happens to be the one the aftermarket catalogs documented the least, despite being the best seller of the three.
ML350 wheel bearing quick reference
The ML350 wheel bearing story splits cleanly by generation. The W163’s single ball bearing number is the simplest of the three.
The W166 introduces a drivetrain split up front that the W163 never had. 4MATIC and 4×2 versions of the ML350 use different hubs.
ML350 wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-2015 | W166 front hub, 4×2 ML350 | 513412 check price |
| 2012-2015 | W166 front hub, 4MATIC trims | 513363 check price |
| 1998-2006 | W163 front hub, ball bearing | 510083 check price |
| 1998-2005 | W163 rear hub, ball bearing | 510083 check price |
Every model year this chart resolves: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.
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The gap sits in the popular years: the W164, built from 2007 through 2011, was the highest-volume ML generation. It is also the one with no clean wheel bearing rows in the catalogs. That is the opposite of what most buyers expect from a common truck.
For a W164, match the old part off the vehicle or confirm the correct hub by VIN. Do not assume a W163 or W166 number carries over.
Where the ML350 sits in the Mercedes-Benz lineup
The ML-Class shared its era with sedans like the E-Class and the S-Class. Its wheel bearing hardware, though, is sized for a taller, heavier body. The catalogs treat the ML as its own hub family across all three generations.
Anyone servicing the broader Mercedes-Benz lineup should expect that split between SUV and sedan hub families to hold across most of the brand’s range.
A heavier truck, a harder-working bearing
The ML350 carries more weight than a comparable sedan. In 4MATIC form it drives power through all four corners. Both factors load the wheel bearings harder over time.
That is part of why Mercedes-Benz split the W166 front hub by drivetrain. The basic rule stays the same: confirm the generation first, then the drivetrain.
Diagnosing an ML350 wheel bearing
- Listen for a load-linked hum. A worn wheel bearing produces a drone that grows louder with road speed, not RPM.
- Weight-shift to isolate the side. A gentle sweep side to side on an empty road loads each bearing in turn. The sound should build on the bad side.
- Rock the wheel off the ground. Grip the tire at opposite points and check for play. On a 4MATIC truck, rule out the front differential first.
- Check the ABS and stability lights. A failing bearing can damage the wheel speed sensor built into the hub. That can set off an ABS or 4MATIC warning.
- Confirm through a turn. Cornering loads a bearing unevenly. A noise that changes pitch through a curve backs up the diagnosis.
Common questions
What is the ML350 wheel bearing part number?
It depends on the generation. The W163 (1998-2005) uses 510083 front and rear, the W164 (2007-2011) has no catalog listing, and the W166 (2012-2015) uses 513363 for 4MATIC or 513412 for the 4×2 ML350.
Why is there no listed wheel bearing for the W164 ML350?
The catalogs simply do not carry a clean row for that generation, even though it was the highest-volume ML built. Match the old part or confirm the correct hub by VIN.
Does the 4MATIC ML350 use a different bearing than the 4×2 version?
Yes, on the W166. The 4MATIC front hub is 513363, shared with the ML250, ML400, ML550, and ML63. The 4×2 ML350 uses 513412.
Is the front and rear bearing the same on an early ML350?
On the W163, yes. Both use ball bearing 510083, though the front coverage runs one model year longer than the rear.
Does the ML350 share bearings with the E-Class or S-Class?
No. The catalogs list the ML as its own SUV hub family across all three generations rather than pointing to the sedan charts.