Help keep hubs and shafts turning smoothly with the SKF wheel bearing 33205J, a tapered roller bearing set cataloged for the front (front outer) position. It fits many vehicles, among them the 2002 Ford Explorer, 2003-2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 2003-2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500.
This part is listed under several names: wheel bearing, manual transmission countershaft bearing, and front manual transaxle output shaft bearing. As a tapered roller bearing, it supports a rotating shaft or hub while carrying both radial and thrust loads.
- Raceway design: Logarithmic roller raceway profiles with an ultra-smooth surface finish are designed for smooth, quiet operation.
- Material: Made from heat-treated high carbon steel for superior strength.
- Matched components: Each bearing set contains precision-matched components designed for maximum performance and life.
- SKF heritage: Engineers, technicians and mechanics have turned to SKF for solutions for more than 100 years.
Signs this bearing may need replacing include a growling, humming or grinding noise that changes with speed, roughness, or excess play. Diagnose the cause before replacing. Follow the vehicle service information for installation and adjustment.
See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list of vehicles and engine details.
Interchange: 005-981-1005 · 003 981 10 05 · 003 981 15 05 · 003 981 95 05 · 005 981 10 05 · 005 981 22 05 · 006 981 58 05 · 140 981 00 05 · A 003 981 95 05 · A 005 981 22 05 · A 140 981 00 05
05103869AA · 5103869AA · 975933205J · 145833205J · 0059811005 · 0039811005 · 0039811505 · 0039819505 · 0059812205 · 0069815805 · 1409810005 · A0039819505 · A0059812205 · A1409810005
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This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
05103869AA, 5103869AA, 005-981-1005, 975933205J, 145833205J, 003 981 10 05, 003 981 15 05, 003 981 95 05, 005 981 10 05, 005 981 22 05, 006 981 58 05, 140 981 00 05, A 003 981 95 05, A 005 981 22 05, A 140 981 00 05
Frequently Asked Questions
What position is the SKF 33205J cataloged for?
It is cataloged for the front position, including front outer, on the listed applications.
What is this bearing made from?
SKF states it is made from heat-treated high carbon steel for superior strength. It has logarithmic roller raceway profiles with an ultra-smooth surface finish.
Will this work as a 2002 Ford Explorer wheel bearing?
The 33205J is listed for the 2002 Ford Explorer. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full application details.
What signs suggest this bearing may need replacing?
Growling, humming or grinding that changes with speed, roughness, or excess play can be signs of a worn bearing. Other parts can cause similar symptoms, so diagnose the cause before replacing it.
Why is it listed as both a wheel bearing and a transmission bearing?
The 33205J is cataloged for multiple applications. It is listed as a wheel bearing, a manual transmission countershaft bearing and a front manual transaxle output shaft bearing.
