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The short version
- 2009 Toyota RAV4 wheel bearing front numbers: 513257 on four-cylinder cars, 513258 on V6 cars. Neither changes across 2006-2012.
- The rear splits by drivetrain instead of engine. 512372 fits FWD, 512374 fits 4WD, holding for the whole run.
- The four-cylinder engine grew from 2.4L to 2.5L at 2009. The front hub number, 513257, never changed with it.
- V6 RAV4s use their own front hub, 513258. That stays separate from the four-cylinder cars every year of this generation.
The 2006-2012 Toyota RAV4 splits its wheel bearings two different ways. A 2009 Toyota RAV4 wheel bearing job sits mid-run, right after the four-cylinder engine grew but before any number moved.
The core numbers
Four-cylinder RAV4s use front hub 513257 for the entire 2006-2012 span. That covers the 2009 engine change from 2.4L to 2.5L without a number change.
V6 RAV4s use 513258 instead, also unchanged across the run. The rear follows drivetrain: 512372 on FWD, 512374 on 4WD.
Toyota RAV4 wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-2012 | Front hub, 2.5L four cylinder | 513257 check price |
| 2006-2008 | Front hub, 2.4L four cylinder | 513257 check price |
| 2006-2012 | Front hub, 3.5L V6 | 513258 check price |
| 2006-2012 | Rear hub, 4WD | 512374 check price |
| 2006-2012 | Rear hub, FWD | 512372 check price |
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This page covers the 2006-2012 Toyota RAV4: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. Other years live on the main Toyota RAV4 wheel bearing page.
The four-cylinder engine grew from 2.4L to 2.5L starting in 2009. The front hub stayed on 513257 through that change.
A 2009 Toyota RAV4 wheel bearing order does not need to track engine displacement. It only needs to know four-cylinder or V6, since the V6 keeps its own number, 513258, in every year.
Year by year
2006 through 2008 run the 2.4L four-cylinder on front hub 513257. The V6’s 513258 and the drivetrain-split rears hold steady alongside it.
2009 through 2012 keep the exact same numbers, even though the four-cylinder grows to 2.5L. A 2009 Toyota RAV4 wheel bearing order looks identical to a 2008 one on paper.
Where this body sits in the RAV4 line
This RAV4 body runs from 2006 through 2012 before the next body takes over. The 2013-2018 RAV4 generation carries its own separate numbers.
Within this generation, the split stays clean. Engine settles the front, drivetrain settles the rear, and the 2009 engine swap changes neither.
Diagnosing a Toyota RAV4 wheel bearing
- Listen for load-based noise. A worn bearing typically changes pitch under cornering load, a pattern explained in how wheel bearing noise shifts in a turn.
- Rule out the tires. Uneven tread wear can sound similar at highway speed. Check tire noise versus wheel bearing noise before assuming the hub.
- Check for hub play. With the wheel raised, rock it at twelve and six. Looseness there points to the bearing, not the tire.
- Watch the ABS light. These hubs carry the ABS tone ring. A bad bearing setting off the ABS light is common when the bearing fails.
- Confirm engine and drivetrain. Four-cylinder or V6 decides the front. FWD or 4WD decides the rear.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 2009 Toyota RAV4 use?
A 2009 Toyota RAV4 wheel bearing is 513257 in front on four-cylinder cars, or 513258 on V6 cars. The rear runs 512372 on FWD or 512374 on 4WD.
What wheel bearing does a 2006 Toyota RAV4 need?
A 2006 RAV4 uses the same rows as every other year in this generation. That is 513257 four-cylinder front, 513258 V6 front, and the same drivetrain-split rear pair.
Did the RAV4 wheel bearing change when the engine grew to 2.5L?
No. The front hub number stayed on 513257 through the 2009 engine change. Only a switch to the V6 moves the front number to 513258.
Is the RAV4 rear wheel bearing the same on FWD and 4WD?
No, they are different hubs. FWD RAV4s use 512372 and 4WD RAV4s use 512374 for the whole run.
How do you check a RAV4 wheel bearing before replacing it?
Jack up the wheel, grip it firmly, and rock it to feel for play. Pair that with a full wheel bearing check before ordering.