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The short version
- Prelude wheel bearing numbers change front and rear across three different chassis eras.
- Front is always a press-in ball bearing: 513241 for 1990-1991, 513052 for 1992-1996, 510039 for 1997-2001.
- Rear for 1992-1996 splits by ABS: 512022 with ABS, 512242 without.
- Rear uses 513182 ball bearing for 1990-1991 and a 512144 hub for 1997-2001.
Honda treated the Prelude as a rolling showcase for its newest chassis tech, and the wheel bearing chart moved with each redesign. Three distinct front numbers cover three distinct eras, all press jobs into the knuckle.
Three fronts, one method
Every Prelude front wheel bearing presses into the steering knuckle, whether the car is a 1990 model or a 2001 model.
The number changes by era: 513241, 513052, or 510039. Match the year before ordering.
Honda Prelude wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1997-2001 | Front, press-in ball bearing | 510039 check price |
| 1997-2001 | Rear, hub | 512144 check price |
| 1992-1996 | Front, press-in ball bearing | 513052 check price |
| 1992-1996 | Rear, with ABS | 512022 check price |
| 1992-1996 | Rear, without ABS | 512242 check price |
| 1990-1991 | Front, press-in ball bearing | 513241 check price |
| 1990-1991 | Rear, ball bearing | 513182 check price |
Every model year this chart resolves: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001.
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The Prelude kept its name across three chassis generations, and each one has a different front number. Ordering by nameplate alone risks the wrong part.
Confirm the model year before buying, since 513241, 513052 and 510039 are not interchangeable.
Honda’s technology flagship
The Prelude carried Honda’s newest chassis features first, from four wheel steering to a stiffer double wishbone front end. The wheel bearing chart shifts more often than most Honda models as a result.
Honda’s broader lineup sits at the Honda vehicles hub, alongside Accord wheel bearing coverage and Civic wheel bearing coverage.
The ABS question in the middle years
The 1992-1996 Prelude splits its rear number by brakes: 512022 with ABS, 512242 without. Confirm which brake system the car has before ordering, since both parts fit the same years.
Diagnosing a Honda Prelude wheel bearing
- Listen for a bearing hum. A worn Prelude wheel bearing produces a growl that changes pitch with road speed.
- Note which side is louder. A hum that grows in one direction usually points to that side; see this cornering noise guide.
- Rule out tire wear. Cupped or uneven tires can sound like a bearing, and tire noise gets confused with bearing noise often.
- Check for play by hand. Jack up the corner and rock the tire at 12 and 6 o’clock, a step covered in the wheel bearing check guide.
- Confirm the ABS sensor on mid-90s cars. A damaged sensor wire in the hub can mimic bearing symptoms; see how the hub and ABS sensor connect.
Common questions
How many different front wheel bearings does the Prelude use?
Three. The number depends on the model year: 513241, 513052, or 510039.
Does the Prelude rear wheel bearing depend on ABS?
Only for 1992-1996. Cars with ABS use 512022, and cars without it use 512242.
Is the Prelude front wheel bearing a press-in design the whole run?
Yes. Every generation from 1990 through 2001 presses into the knuckle rather than bolting on as a hub.
What rear wheel bearing does a 1990 or 1991 Prelude use?
That generation uses 513182, a ball bearing, at the rear.
What rear wheel bearing does a 1997 to 2001 Prelude use?
That generation switched to a 512144 hub assembly at the rear.