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The short version
- One chart covers every plastic-bodied Saturn: the SL1 wheel bearing numbers serve the SL, SL2, SC coupes and SW wagons alike.
- Front: the 510024 press-in with its 518514 hub repair kit, 1991 to 2002.
- Rear: 512002 with ABS, 512000 without, same years.
- Simple parts, huge production run, permanently cheap.
Saturn built one small car for eleven years under half a dozen badges, and never touched the wheel bearings. Whatever S-Series you own, this page is the whole story.
One family, three numbers
The SL1 wheel bearing up front is the 510024 press-in, with the 518514 kit adding hub hardware when the flange is worn.
The rear asks one question: 512002 with ABS, 512000 without.
SL1 wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 to 2002 | Front, press-in, all models | 510024 check price |
| 1991 to 2002 | Front hub repair kit | 518514 check price |
| 1991 to 2002 | Rear hub, ABS | 512002 check price |
| 1991 to 2002 | Rear hub, without ABS | 512000 check price |
Every model year this chart resolves: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002.
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Lookups run through the cross reference page.
Checking for ABS on these
ABS was an option many buyers skipped, so 512000 is the common rear.
Key on, watch for the amber lamp during the bulb check, or look for the sensor wire at the rear drum.
The press-in front on a budget car
Familiar economics: the bearing costs little, the pressing costs labor. Pull the knuckle yourself and pay a shop only for press time, and the whole job stays proportionate to a car worth four figures on a good day.
That route is on the press service page, methods on the press-in bearing page.
Where the family went next
The Ion replaced this car on GM’s Delta platform with completely different bearings, on the Ion page. The make story is on the Saturn page.
Diagnosing an SL1 wheel bearing
- Check for ABS before ordering a rear.
- Weave at speed and place the hum.
- Rule out tire drone on this very light car.
- Inspect the front flange to choose kit or bare bearing.
- Rock each wheel at twelve and six.
The routine is on the checking page and the tire noise page.
Common questions
Which SL1 wheel bearing do I need?
Front, 510024 press-in. Rear, 512002 with ABS or 512000 without. Every year, every body.
Do SL2, SC and SW models differ?
No. The whole S-Series family shares this chart.
Do I need a press?
For the front, yes. The rear hubs bolt on.
When do I want the 518514 kit?
When the front flange comes out worn or damaged. Inspect and decide.
Are parts still easy to find?
Extremely. Saturn built millions of these, and the numbers remain stock items.
Does the L-Series sedan share these?
No. The bigger L-Series runs its own 510052 front and separate rears.