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The short version
- The 1996 Nissan Sentra front wheel bearing is part 514002B for the whole 1995-1999 run. It is a press in ball with inner seal 710127 and outer seal 710125.
- The rear hub without ABS is 512025, listed by both Timken and National.
- National marks the 1997 to 1999 rear listing as built in USA stock. A car assembled elsewhere should match the old part instead.
- ABS rear hubs on this generation are not documented in the catalogs.
The 1995-1999 Nissan Sentra ran one wheel bearing setup for all five model years. That makes the 1996 Nissan Sentra front wheel bearing an easy lookup once the ball number is known. Nothing splits by trim, and nothing changes at the mid cycle refresh.
Front and rear numbers for this generation
The 1996 Nissan Sentra front wheel bearing is a press in ball, part 514002B. It seals with inner 710127 and outer 710125.
The rear hub without ABS carries 512025 across the catalogs. The 1997 to 1999 rows add a build country qualifier worth checking against the old part.
Nissan Sentra wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 to 1999 | Front, press in ball, inner seal 710127, outer seal 710125 | 514002B check price |
| 1995 to 1999 | Rear hub, without ABS | 512025 check price |
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Lookups run through the cross reference page.
This page covers the 1995-1999 Nissan Sentra: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999. Other years live on the main Nissan Sentra wheel bearing page.
National qualifies its 1997 to 1999 rear listing as built in USA stock. A Sentra assembled elsewhere may not match that row cleanly. The safer move is to match the number the old part carries.
ABS rear hubs are not documented anywhere in the catalogs for this generation. A car with rear ABS means matching the old part or running the VIN.
Year by year
1995 through 1999 share the same front ball, 514002B, with no mid cycle change. The rear hub number, 512025, holds for every one of those years on cars without ABS.
The only wrinkle sits inside 1997 to 1999. National’s version of the rear row carries a built in USA qualifier there. 2000 opens a different parts list on the next Sentra page.
How this generation compares
The 1995-1999 Nissan Sentra is the simplest of the Sentra generations for wheel bearing purposes. It never splits by trim or ABS up front. The 2000-2006 Sentra moves to a different rear setup entirely.
Anyone chasing a 1996 Nissan Sentra front wheel bearing does not need to worry about trim level or drivetrain. Every car in this run takes the same ball bearing.
Diagnosing a Nissan Sentra wheel bearing
- Listen for the pattern. The steps below apply to a 1996 Nissan Sentra front wheel bearing or the rear hub alike. See wheel bearing noise on turns for pattern comparisons.
- Rule out the tires. Cupped or unevenly worn tires can mimic the same hum. Check the tread before ordering either part.
- Check for play. With the wheel off the ground, grab it at 12 and 6 o’clock and rock it. See how to check a wheel bearing for the full procedure.
- Watch the ABS light. A failing rear hub on a later ABS equipped Sentra can trip a wheel speed sensor fault. This generation only documents the non ABS rear.
- Confirm which side. The front ball and rear hub fail independently, so isolate the noisy corner before buying the 514002B or the 512025.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 1996 Nissan Sentra use?
A 1996 Nissan Sentra takes the press in front ball 514002B, sealed with inner 710127 and outer 710125. The rear hub without ABS is 512025.
What wheel bearing does a 1999 Nissan Sentra use?
A 1999 Nissan Sentra uses the same 514002B front ball as the rest of the generation. The rear hub is 512025, though National marks that year’s listing as built in USA stock.
Is the Nissan Sentra front wheel bearing a press in unit or a bolt on hub?
It is a press in ball bearing, not a bolt on hub. The bearing presses into the knuckle and rides behind seals 710127 and 710125.
What is the rear wheel bearing on a 1998 Nissan Sentra?
A 1998 Nissan Sentra without ABS takes rear hub 512025. National’s listing for that model year carries a built in USA qualifier, so a car built elsewhere should match the old part.
Are ABS and non ABS Nissan Sentra rear hubs the same part?
No. Only the non ABS rear hub, 512025, is documented for 1995 to 1999. ABS rear hubs are not documented in the catalogs, so match the old part or run the VIN.