Overview
The Crown Automotive SET45 is a Timken spindle bearing set with one bearing and one cup. It fits the Jeep CJ3, CJ5, CJ6, CJ7 and Scrambler, with direct fit across models from 1965 to 1986.
Confirm whether your axle uses drum or disc brakes, and compare the bearing size, before ordering.
A bearing and its matching cup form a pair; supplying them together keeps the race and rollers matched.
The CJ3, CJ5, CJ6, CJ7 and Scrambler are classic open-body Jeeps from the 1960s to 1980s. The SET45 fits most of these models, so the year ranges differ from one model to another.
Crown describes itself as a maker and distributor of replacement parts for Jeep vehicles, including many factory-discontinued items.
The set holds one bearing and one cup, so a complete front hub that uses more than one bearing needs the quantity your axle requires. Measure or compare the existing bearing before ordering, and confirm the brake type first.
Key features
- Spindle bearing set with one bearing and one cup
- Timken
- Direct fit, per Crown
- Title says drum brake; a feature line says disc brakes
- Fits CJ3, CJ5, CJ5A, CJ6, CJ6A, CJ7 and Scrambler models
Matched bearing pairs
A bearing and its cup work as a matched pair, with the rollers running on a hardened race. Mixing a cup from one maker with a bearing from another can change the fit and shorten service life. When replacing either part, replace both so the set wears evenly and the race is not left to carry a worn roller.
Before reassembly, clean the spindle thoroughly and check it for grooves, heat discoloration or pitting. Pack the bearing with a suitable wheel bearing grease and set the adjustment by following the axle service procedure. A bearing that is too tight will run hot, while one that is too loose will wobble under load.
- Replace the seal whenever the hub is opened
- Inspect the spindle for grooves or pitting
- Repack with fresh wheel bearing grease
- Check bearings for play after the first drives
Specifications
| Brand | Crown Automotive |
|---|---|
| Part number | SET45 |
| UPC | 848399074338 |
| _pn | SET45 |
| Part type | Spindle bearing set |
| Contents | One bearing and one cup |
| Bearing brand | Timken |
| Fit type | Direct fit (Crown) |
Measure the bearing you remove and compare it with the new set before fitting.
Vehicle fitment
It fits the models and years below, from 1965 to 1986.
The manufacturer fitment list for part SET45 covers: 1965–1966 Jeep CJ3; 1965–1983 Jeep CJ5; 1966–1968 Jeep CJ5A; 1965–1975 Jeep CJ6; 1966–1968 Jeep CJ6A; 1976–1986 Jeep CJ7; 1981–1985 Jeep Scrambler.
Not listed: models before 1965, the CJ7 after 1986, and the Wrangler. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Fit the bearing and cup as the matched pair they come as. Confirm the brake type on the axle before installation so the correct bearing size is used.
What’s included
- One bearing
- One cup
