2001 BMW 540i bearing, hub & seal reference
Look up 16 BCA catalogue entries for 2001 BMW 540i. Compare full part references, component roles and recorded restrictions; confirm current vehicle-specific requirements before use.
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What this lookup establishes—and what it does not
Source: BCA 2021 Wheel Hub Assembly, Bearing and Seal Catalog. The loaded entries cover listed model years from 1995 through 2020. This is a historical catalogue reference, not a live VIN decoder or a guarantee for every trim, market or production date.
BCA is an NTN-owned product line. The numbers below remain BCA part references; they are not silently converted into NTN, SKF or another brand's part numbers. Confirm current OEM/service requirements before use.
Which bearing or hub reference applies?
The catalogue contains 16 reference entries for 2001 BMW 540i. Select the year and component, then read the full condition and footnote fields. There is no single universal bearing number for every support in this vehicle.
Reference records
1–16 of 16“Bearing”, “hub assembly”, “seal” and “repair sleeve” describe different components. The source description, rather than the catalogue title, determines the role of each number.
On a phone, each record is shown as a complete card with its restrictions. These records do not supply tightening torques or certify a replacement.
| BCA part reference | Component / position | Source model years | Recorded conditions & restrictions | Source trace |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NB209BCA catalogue reference | Automatic Transmission | 1998–2003Subject to the conditions in this row | Extension Housing Bearing - 5HP-24 Trans.; Automatic Trans.; 5 Speed TransNo additional numbered footnote is attached to this source row. | 2021 catalogue Page 32Entry 3a520492 |
| NS224010BCA catalogue reference | Automatic Transmission | 1998–2003Subject to the conditions in this row | Oil Pump Seal - Front - 5HP-24 Trans.; Automatic Trans.; 5 Speed TransNo additional numbered footnote is attached to this source row. | 2021 catalogue Page 32Entry a3caea6d |
| NS99157BCA catalogue reference | Automatic Transmission | 1997–2003Subject to the conditions in this row | Oil Pump Repair Sleeve - Front - 5HP-24 Trans.; Automatic Trans.; 5 Speed TransNo additional numbered footnote is attached to this source row. | 2021 catalogue Page 32Entry c4156e2b |
| NBJLM104910BCA catalogue reference | Axle | 1997–2003Subject to the conditions in this row | Differential Bearing Race - Rear
| 2021 catalogue Page 35Entry 76669f51 |
| NBJLM104948BCA catalogue reference | Axle | 1997–2003Subject to the conditions in this row | Bearing - Rear
| 2021 catalogue Page 35Entry 5f0f7cf8 |
| NBJLM1049481BCA catalogue reference | Axle | 1997–2003Subject to the conditions in this row | Bearing - Rear
| 2021 catalogue Page 35Entry fc442ff4 |
| NB102CCBCA catalogue reference | Clutch | 1997–2003Subject to the conditions in this row | Pilot BearingNo additional numbered footnote is attached to this source row. | 2021 catalogue Page 37Entry 8a366072 |
| NBHM803110BCA catalogue reference | Differential | 1997–2003Subject to the conditions in this row | Pinion Race - Rear Inner
| 2021 catalogue Page 38Entry 41df6fc2 |
| NBHM803149BCA catalogue reference | Differential | 1997–2003Subject to the conditions in this row | Pinion Bearing - Rear Inner
| 2021 catalogue Page 38Entry 3580fd54 |
| NS223520BCA catalogue reference | Differential | 1997–2003Subject to the conditions in this row | Pinion Seal - Rear Outer
| 2021 catalogue Page 38Entry 067a019b |
| NS99139BCA catalogue reference | Differential | 1997–2003Subject to the conditions in this row | Pinion Repair Sleeve - Rear Outer
| 2021 catalogue Page 38Entry c47c13fc |
| NB106CCBCA catalogue reference | Drive Shaft | 1997–2003Subject to the conditions in this row | Center Support Bearing
| 2021 catalogue Page 40Entry c602b3ac |
| NS231003BCA catalogue reference | Engine | 1997–2003Subject to the conditions in this row | Crankshaft Seal - Rear - 4.4L 4398cc V8No additional numbered footnote is attached to this source row. | 2021 catalogue Page 43Entry 42a5921f |
| NS99189BCA catalogue reference | Engine | 1997–2003Subject to the conditions in this row | Crankshaft Repair Sleeve - Front - 4.4L 4398cc V8No additional numbered footnote is attached to this source row. | 2021 catalogue Page 43Entry b1650363 |
| WE60641BCA catalogue reference | Wheel-Front | 1997–2003Subject to the conditions in this row | Bearing and Hub AssemblyNo additional numbered footnote is attached to this source row. | 2021 catalogue Page 48Entry 430dc9dd |
| WE60828BCA catalogue reference | Wheel-Rear | 1997–2003Subject to the conditions in this row | Bearing Assembly
| 2021 catalogue Page 50Entry 47f35e09 |
Checks before treating a reference as a replacement
Identify the complete vehicle
Match model year, engine, transmission, driven axle, body and production/VIN limits. A year and model name alone may leave several valid-looking entries.
Match the component role
Distinguish a loose bearing, complete hub, cup/cone, seal and repair sleeve. Check front/rear and inner/outer or left/right position exactly as recorded.
Preserve vehicle-specific interfaces
Confirm encoder/ABS arrangement, flange and spline interfaces, retention and the current service procedure. Do not transfer torque or installation force from an unrelated part.
How to use these results
Does a listed number guarantee fitment for my VIN?
No. These are source-listed catalogue references. Read every restriction and verify the current OEM and manufacturer information for the exact vehicle configuration. Missing VIN or production details remain unknown.
Can I replace a hub using a bearing with the same dimensions?
Not on dimensions alone. The complete assembly, encoder, retention, loading and installation interfaces must agree. The main bearing catalogue and cross-brand comparisons are separate dimensional references, not vehicle approvals.
Where are the axle-nut torque and installation instructions?
This application catalogue does not establish a universal torque or a complete installation sequence. Use the current vehicle-specific service procedure, including fastener reuse rules and staged tightening. Do not infer torque from the bearing number.
Does wheel noise prove that one of these parts has failed?
No. Bearing damage, tyres, brakes and driveline faults can produce overlapping symptoms. A reference lookup identifies candidates; it does not diagnose the cause or prove which side has failed.
Look up an exact source part number
Keep the BCA prefix and full marking. Similar numbers from other manufacturers are not automatically cross-references.
Continue the technical investigation
Source and interpretation limits
Factual reference basis: BCA 2021 Wheel Hub Assembly, Bearing and Seal Catalog, published by BCA Bearings, an NTN product line, with its linked numbered footnote reference. Each row retains its source page and restrictions. Vehicle names shared by one source entry remain associated with that entry; source counts are not quantities for sale.
BearingScope provides independently organized technical lookup and interpretation. It does not sell these parts, provide a repair service, certify current fitment, or claim that an absent result is unavailable from a manufacturer. Original public catalogue files and source fingerprints are retained in the site's verification records.