FAG 102444 Wheel Bearing - Front or Front Inner

Wheel Bearing for Tracker, Vitara, Sidekick

This FAG wheel bearing is a compact, sealed first-generation bearing unit built for front axle service on select Chevrolet, Suzuki, Geo, Pontiac, and GMC applications. Part number 102444 is specified for front and front inner positions on vehicles such as the Chevrolet Tracker, Suzuki Vitara, and Suzuki Sidekick.

Key Features

• First-generation wheel bearing design with preset bearing clearance
• Factory-style for-life lubrication and sealing for maintenance-free operation
• Angular contact ball bearing construction for front and rear wheel applications
• Compact, rugged bearing unit for demanding driveline service
• Measures 42 mm inside diameter, 68 mm outside diameter, and 40 mm height
• Cross-references SKF FW151 and National 517009 for the same application

Detailed Description

FAG 102444 is a sealed wheel bearing engineered as a compact bearing unit with defined internal clearance and permanent lubrication. Its angular contact ball bearing design supports front wheel service where consistent rotation, sealing, and load handling are required. This part number 102444 is used across multiple compact SUV and utility platforms, including Chevrolet Tracker, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Vitara, Suzuki Sidekick, Geo Tracker, Pontiac Sunrunner, Suzuki X-90, and GMC Tracker applications.

Compatible With 1989-1991 Chevrolet Tracker, front; 1998-2000 Chevrolet Tracker, front; 1998-2000 Chevrolet Tracker, front inner; 1999-2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, front; 1999-2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, front inner; 1999-2000 Suzuki Vitara, front; 1999-2000 Suzuki Vitara, front inner; 1989-1998 Suzuki Sidekick, front; 1989-1998 Suzuki Sidekick, front inner; 1998 Suzuki X-90, front inner; 1989-1997 Geo Tracker, front; 1994-1997 Pontiac Sunrunner, front; 1996-1997 Suzuki X-90, front; 1993-1996 Geo Tracker, front; 1989-1991 GMC Tracker, front.

Common Uses

• Front wheel noise caused by worn bearing surfaces
• Excessive play or looseness at the hub area
• Rough rotation during wheel or hub inspection
• Sealing failure that allows contamination into the bearing assembly
• Service replacement for front or front inner bearing positions

Installation Notes

Verify inside diameter, outside diameter, and height before installation to confirm the bearing matches the hub and spindle dimensions. Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly and inspect related hub components for wear, scoring, or contamination before assembly. Because this is a sealed, lubricated bearing unit, do not attempt to repack or service the internal lubrication.

Quality Assurance

FAG is part of Schaeffler, a manufacturer known for precision bearing engineering and OE-level drivetrain components. This bearing is built to the dimensional and sealing requirements expected for front axle service on the listed Chevrolet Tracker and Suzuki applications.