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The short version
- A TSX wheel bearing at the front is cited as 513267, the same number as the Acura MDX and the Honda Pilot.
- The rear steps cleanly by generation, 512327 on the earlier cars and 512353 from 2009.
- So the front is a widely shared part and the rear is a simple year question.
- The staked axle nut is the detail people skip, and it is a single use item.
This is a European market Honda Accord sold in America with an Acura badge. The hub reflects that heritage rather than the badge.
The front is widely shared
The same number is cited for this car, the Acura MDX and the Honda Pilot.
The Pilot sells in far larger numbers, so a search under Honda returns considerably more listings.
Search the number rather than the badge. Those pages are the MDX page and the Pilot page.
TSX wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 to 2013 | Front | 513267 check price |
| 2009 to 2014 | Rear | 512353 check price |
| 2004 to 2008 | Rear | 512327 check price |
Every model year this chart resolves: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.
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Cross referencing is on the cross reference page.
The staked axle nut
Honda’s procedure stakes the axle nut into a groove on the shaft, deforming the metal so it cannot back off.
Once deformed it is weakened. Reusing one is how a correctly fitted hub still loses clamp load months later.
Buy the nut with the hub. It costs very little next to the job.
Torque figures and staking are on the torque specs page.
A quiet car with a Honda underneath
These are insulated better than the Honda equivalents, which delays the point where a failing bearing becomes obvious.
Owners often arrive with a hub that has been complaining for months. Do not wait for it to get loud.
That is on the noise page, and the make overview is on the Acura page.
Diagnosing a TSX wheel bearing
- Search the Honda listings too, since 513267 is shared.
- Order a new axle nut with the hub.
- Drive with the windows down, because the cabin hides early noise.
- Weave at road speed and note which side loads the noise.
- Rule out the tires before buying a hub.
Those are on the checking page and the tire noise page.
Common questions
Which TSX wheel bearing do I need?
513267 at the front. At the rear, 512353 from 2009 and 512327 before that.
Can I buy a Honda Pilot part?
513267 is cited for both. Check the number rather than the badge.
Do I really need a new axle nut?
Yes. Staking deforms it, and a deformed nut is a single use part.
Do I need a press?
No. These use bolt on hub units.
Why did I not hear it sooner?
The cabin insulation is very good, which masks early bearing noise.
Is this really a Honda?
It is the European market Accord sold with an Acura badge.
Should I replace both sides?
Only what is worn.