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The short version
- First-era Passport wheel bearing parts, 1994-2002, are serviceable tapered sets that need repacking and adjustment, not sealed cartridges.
- Front inner and outer tapered cone and cup sets run NP697136-NP592766 and NP654538-NP177400 for 1994-2001.
- The rear serviceable set is SET10, covering the full 1994-2002 run.
- 4WD trucks use a separate front axle set, SET45, instead of the standard front numbers.
Honda badged the first-generation Passport, but Isuzu built it as the Rodeo underneath. That heritage shows in the front suspension, which uses old-school serviceable tapered bearings instead of a sealed cartridge. Owners used to modern Hondas often find the repack and adjust process unfamiliar.
Passport wheel bearing numbers at a glance
The front hub uses two tapered cone and cup sets, an inner and an outer, both serviceable rather than sealed.
The rear uses a single serviceable set, SET10, across the full 1994-2002 run.
Honda Passport wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-2001 | Front, inner tapered cone and cup set | NP697136-NP592766 check price |
| 1994-2001 | Front, outer tapered cone and cup set | NP654538-NP177400 check price |
| 1994-2002 | Rear, serviceable bearing set | SET10 check price |
| 1994-2002 | Front axle, 4WD trucks | SET45 check price |
Every model year this chart resolves: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002.
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The front tapered cone and cup sets need periodic repacking and adjustment, unlike the sealed press-in bearings on most modern Hondas.
The front NP numbers are listed through 2001. If a 2002 front set does not appear under these numbers, match the old part instead of guessing.
A Honda badge on an Isuzu truck
The first-generation Passport came from an agreement between Honda and Isuzu, not from Honda’s own truck platform. That is why its front hardware looks nothing like a Honda CR-V of the same period. Serviceable tapered bearings were common on truck-based platforms of that era.
Honda sold the Passport alongside the Honda CR-V for years, but the two rode on completely different platforms. Only the Passport carried this old-school serviceable design forward through 2002.
The name came back, the parts did not
Honda revived the Passport name in 2019 on a completely different vehicle, a Pilot-based crossover. That Passport wheel bearing setup uses its own listings entirely. Match parts by VIN rather than assuming any overlap with the 1994-2002 truck.
Both generations sit under Honda’s broader lineup page, but the truck-based original and the crossover successor share nothing underneath. Treating them as one continuous parts chart is a common ordering mistake.
Diagnosing a Passport wheel bearing
- Listen for a growl under load. A worn Passport wheel bearing often growls or grinds more under acceleration or braking than at a steady cruise.
- Check play with the wheel raised. With the truck on a jack, grab the tire and rock it top and bottom following this check procedure.
- Inspect grease condition. Since these are serviceable sets, pull the hub cap and check whether the grease looks contaminated before doing a full repack.
- Rule out tire noise. Worn or unevenly inflated tires can mimic bearing hum, so compare against tire noise symptoms first.
- Verify drivetrain and generation. Confirm 2WD versus 4WD and first-generation versus revived Passport before ordering, then finish with a proper wheel bearing adjustment.
Common questions
Does the front bearing need periodic maintenance?
Yes. These are serviceable tapered sets, so periodic repacking and adjustment are part of normal maintenance, unlike a sealed cartridge bearing.
Do 2WD and 4WD Passports use the same front bearing?
No. Standard front tapered sets cover most trucks, but 4WD models with a front axle use a separate set, SET45.
Is the current Passport related to the original truck?
No. The 2019 and later Passport is a Pilot-based crossover with no shared parts chart with the 1994-2002 truck.
Why does the rear use one set for the whole range?
SET10 was specified across the entire 1994-2002 production run without a mid-cycle change. That makes rear sourcing simpler than the front.
What if a 2002 front bearing set is not listed?
The front NP numbers here are confirmed through 2001. For a 2002 front set, match the old part rather than guessing.